Erie County Legislature Majority Leader Maria R. Whyte (D-Buffalo) and the Erie County Legislature honored the organizers and participants in the fourth annual Puerto Rican Day Parade at the County Legislature's September 14 session.

Erie County Legislature Majority Leader Maria R. Whyte
(D-Buffalo), third from left, presented certificates to these
organizers and participant in the Fourth Annual Puerto Rican
Day Parade: From left, Irma Lorenzo, steering committee
secretary; Miguel Santos, president; Andres Garcia, parade
grand marshal; Charles Torres, vice president; Carmen
Doeseckle, treasurer, and Esmeralda Sierra

Those receiving certificates of appreciation were members of the Executive Steering Committee: Miguel Santos, president; Anita Leon, vice president; Charles Torres, vice president; Irma Lorenzo, secretary; Carmen Doeseckle, treasurer, and Edgar Martinez, sergeant-at-arms. The Legislature also honored Andres Garcia, president of the Western New York Hispanic Friends and Civic Association, who served as this year's parade grand marshal and received a certificate.

The Fourth annual Puerto Rican Day Parade was held Saturday, September 9, with the slogan "Unidos Progresamos!" or "United We Progress!" The parade concluded with a concert, children's activities and information held at LaSalle Park.

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