City of Everett’s Roberto Velasquez receives recognition from State House

Special to The Advocate

  Roberto Velasquez, who works in the City of Everett’s Human Resources Department, received recognition from State Representative Joe McGonagle and the Massachusetts House of Representatives for being awarded The Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) Latino Excellence Award for Hispanic Heritage Month.

  “This award highlights what we’ve known about Roberto for a long time,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “He has been going above and beyond his role in HR to help offer many great programs and events for our residents, especially our Hispanic community, including this Saturday’s Fiesta Del Rio event in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. I’m glad to see him receive recognition beyond the City of Everett for all of the wonderful work he does for our City.”

  Created in 1973, the MBLLC remains a voice for the state’s communities of color in the Legislature and seeks to empower constituents to gain a deeper sense of political awareness on issues concerning them and their greater communities. The MBLLC remains dedicated to serving communities of color throughout the Commonwealth through legislative, budgetary and community endeavors.