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NYC COUNCIL MEMBER FERNANDO CABRERA HONORED UPSTANDING WOMEN OF THE BRONX
WHO: NYC Council Member Fernando Cabrera
WHAT: In light of Women’s History Month, Councilman Cabrera will honor upstanding women who’ve made impacts in education, business, culture, healthcare, and community development
WHEN: March 29th, 2011
6:00pm
WHERE: P.S./M.S. 33
2424 Jerome Avenue Bronx, NY 10468
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“During a time where we remember pioneers in women’s history, these women have been excellent local examples of what can be achieved through hard work and perseverance,” said Councilman Cabrera. “There achievements in fields ranging from education to business prove that success is not determined by gender, but by character. They are a shining example to the many girls in my district and all over the Bronx that they too can make history and help make changes to the community that will have a lasting impact.”
Councilman Cabrera honored:
Lisa Sills-Short (far left, 57)- Healthcare professional, Chair of Land Use Committee for Community Board 7, and Co-President of Parents Association for P.S. 86
Marlene Cintron (picture 72)-President of the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation and as President of the Board of The Business Initiative Corporation of New York
Lynette Santos (picture 62)- Principal of P.S./M.S. 33
Rosa Ayala (picture 63)- Executive Director of the Bronx Dominican Parade and Founder of House Cultural Dominicana of the Bronx, New York Inc.
Reverend Pura M. De Jesus-Coniglio (picture 68)- Along with husband Deacon John founded The New Generation in Christ Int’l. Ministries. She is the Director of the Operation Bronx/NYC Restoration Prayer Network, the “Regional Bronx House of Prayer;” and the Prayer Coordinator of the Bronx Region for Pray New York
