Deputy Secretary Sara Manzano-Diaz gave a fantastic speach in the rotunda about her life, how she got where she is and how important the advocacy process is for all of us to be a part of. It was very inspirational. Her main example was how government affected her life when a decision was made about public housing that allowed her family of six living in one room to move into a 3 bedroom apt. with a kitchen and bathroom. She became the advocate for her family in terms of translation for her family at the hospitals, schools, etc. She had a dream to become a lawyer and succeded when everyone said she couldn't. Now she represents thousands of us and spoke to the importance of the legislative process and our obligation to show that we count, that we need to vote and keep making our voices heard! She concluded with a quote from MLK about excellence and making sure we do what we do to the best we can.
After the speach, we gathered for a group photo and had the opportunity to thank Senator Tartaglione for her support of our groups' efforts today!
Lisa Varon, Philadelphia
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