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Senator Avella Named Interfaith Ambassador by Interfaith Center of USA
December 23, 2016
New York, NY- Last week, while celebrating their Annual Interfaith Celebration, the Interfaith Center of USA granted State Senator Tony Avella the title of Interfaith Ambassador for his steadfast dedication to their organization.
The honor was presented to Senator Avella with a message that read, “in grateful appreciation for outstanding service and dedication for the human values that bring Global Culture of Peace and Interfaith Harmony.”
“Throughout my district there are a number of different cultures and faiths that all have separate needs and priorities that we have to effectively manage in order to keep Senate District 11 as the vibrant and diverse community that it is. I am humbled and honored to have this work recognized by the Interfaith Center of USA and be named an Interfaith Ambassador. I look forward to continuing my dedication to human values that bring about interfaith harmony in the new year,” said Senator Avella.
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