Donato honored with Public Service Award; Bernard and Ortiz receive Democrat of the Year Award and Manning-Hall presented Joseph Lawless Outstanding Democrat Award during MDCC Breakfast
After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Spring Breakfast Awards Ceremony of the Malden Democratic City Committee (MDCC) returned on Saturday morning at the Irish American Club. The Committee raises money for Democratic candidates and causes.
Christine Fort (far left) awarded Marcela Castillo and Sabrina Trask (far right) the Young Democrat Award.Ward 5 School Committee member Adam Weldai and Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley were recognized for being past MDCC chairs.Malden High School ninth-grader Henry Fan, dressed identically as he posed as the mayor, and Mayor Gary Christenson (at left) congratulated all award recipients.State Auditor Diana DiZoglio said she has enjoyed working with State Representative Paul Donato, especially in her previous role as a State Representative.State Senator Jason Lewis joked that his remarks were almost as brief as the city’s winter parking ban, referencing a relatively mild winter.Ward 7 School Committee member Keith Bernard thanked everyone for recognizing him as Democrat of the Year.Ward 5 School Committee Member Adam Weldai and Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley received awards for being past MDCC chairs from current chair Ari Taylor.Mayor’s Office Administrative Officer Kathleen Manning-Hall received the Joseph Lawless Outstanding Democrat Award. She is pictured with Democratic Whip/Congresswoman Katherine Clark (right).Mayor’s Office Administrative Officer Kathleen Manning-Hall received the Joseph Lawless Outstanding Democrat Award. She is pictured with Democratic Whip/Congresswoman Katherine Clark (right).Zayda Ortiz received the Democrat of the Year Award.Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll said she spent a lot of time with Malden Mayor Gary Christenson in her nearly 20 years as mayor of Salem.State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian said she has been fighting for abortion rights, gun reform and parks and recreation access.Pictured from left to right: State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, Mayor Gary Christenson and a cutout of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll during Saturday’s Malden Democratic City Committee Spring Breakfast Awards Ceremony at the Irish American Club.MDCC Chair Ari Taylor presented Democratic Whip/Congresswoman Katherine Clark with a gift.Event Organizer Ari Taylor welcomed guests.Emcee Mark Linehan lightened the atmosphere with jokes throughout the ceremony.State Representative Paul Donato was recognized for an incredible 50 years in public service, serving 11 terms in the House of Representatives.Democratic Whip/Congresswoman Katherine Clark gave opening remarks.State Representative Steve Ultrino recognized Ward 7 School Committee Member Keith Bernard as Democrat of the Year.Pictured from left to right: State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, Past MDCC Co-Chair Adam Weldai, Special Recognition Award Recipient Christine Fort, Democrat of the Year Award Recipient Ward 7 School Committee Member Keith Bernard, Democrat of the Year Award Recipient Zayda Ortiz, Democratic Whip/Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Joseph Lawless Outstanding Democrat Award recipient Kathleen Manning-Hall, 50 Years of Public Service Award Recipient Representative Paul Donato, Past MDCC Co-Chair Ryan O’Malley, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, Young Democrat Award Recipient Sabrina Trask and Young Democrat Award Recipient Marcela Castillo.State Representative Paul Donato was recognized by Democratic Whip/Congresswoman Katherine Clark for 50 years of service.
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