9/30/2005
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Mayor’s director of Latino affairs receives national community service award for work on Latino campaign against crime
INDIANAPOLIS- The Executive Board of the National Latino Peace Officers Association (NLPOA) has selected Ricardo Gambetta, Director of Latino Affairs for the Mayor’s Office and Director of the Mayor’s Commission on Latino Affairs (MCOLA), to receive the 2005 National Community Service Award.
"Mr. Ricardo Gambetta was chosen by the Board of NLPOA as a recipient of the 2005 National Community Service Award because of his commitment and dedication to bridging the gap between Latinos and law enforcement," said Felipe Ortiz, national president of NLPOA. "His hard work and leadership in the launching of a well-planned and successfully executed Latino Campaign Against Crime benefited Latinos and the entire community of Indianapolis."
Mayor Bart Peterson created the first Mayor’s Commission on Latino Affairs to address issues of important interest to city’s Latino community. " I made Latino issues, and particularly prevention of crime in the Latino community, a high priority in my campaign for Mayor," said Peterson. "Ricardo and the Mayor’s Commission on Latino Affairs turned priority status to action status from day one in the office," Mayor Peterson said. "His work on the Latino Campaign Against Crime has made Indianapolis a better city, so Ricardo is certainly deserving of this award."
Gambetta will be accepting the award during NLPOA 32nd Annual Awards Banquet at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas on October 29th. "I want to thank the Board of the NLPOA for selecting me for the Award. I am proud that Indianapolis continues taking the lead at the national level regarding public policy issues, programs, and initiatives related to the Latino population," Gambetta said. "I want to dedicate this award to Mayor Peterson and MCOLA members and staff for their outstanding support, great vision and leadership in Indianapolis. I would also like to thank our Hispanic ad agency, media partners, and sponsors for making this campaign against crime possible."
Founded in 1972 and chartered on August 14, 1974, the NLPOA is the largest Latino Law Enforcement organization in the U.S. and has local chapters in many cities throughout the country.
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