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Representative Adriano Espaillat Recognized with Distinguished Community Leadership Award

October 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on being named among this year's recipients of the Emma L. Bowen Community Leadership Award.

“I am honored to receive this year's Emma L. Bowen Community Leadership Award and to be among this distinguished slate of recipients. My journey to Congress is proof of the American Dream and I never take for granted the work I do on behalf of my constituents, our communities, and our nation,” said Rep. Espaillat. “Thank you to Board Chairperson, Patricia C. Jordan and Executive Director, Thomas Haggerty for your dedicated efforts at the Emma L. Bowen Center. Thank you for this special recognition, and I look forward to our collaborative efforts to ensure equity, justice and recovery for our community.”

Rep. Espaillat was honored alongside fellow recipients Rev. Al Sharpton and Cynthia Germanotta, in recognition of their collective exceptional leadership and unfailing dedication to support humanitarian efforts for individuals and families throughout the Harlem community and across New York.

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