ABOUT THE AWARD
The Edward R. Roybal Award for Outstanding Public Service was established by NALEO in tribute to the organization's founder and on the occasion of NALEO's 25th Anniversary. Selection of this honoree provides an opportunity for Latino elected and appointed officials to recognize the exemplary leadership provided by their colleagues in communities throughout the United States. This award recognizes current or former elected or appointed officials who have distinguished themselves in public office. Throughout their respective advocacy and representation, these elected and appointed officials have advanced and given voice to the interests of their constituents and the Latino community.
Past Recipients:
2011... New York State Assemblymember Peter M. Rivera
2010....Former United States Senator Mel Martinez
2009 Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte
2008 New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson
2007 Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Marco Rubio
2006 U.S. Representative Lucille Roybal Allard
2005 Fmr Speaker of the New Mexico House Raymond G. Sanchez
2002 Fmr Interior Secretary & Member of Congress Manuel Lujan
2001 Mayor of San Bernardino, California Judith Valles
2000 Federal Trade Commissioner Gloria Tristani
1998 U.S. Representative Esteban E. Torres
1997 U.S. Representative Henry B. Gonzalez
1996 U.S. Representative Edward R. Roybal
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