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Champions of Diversity
In November of 2022, the Suffolk County Legislature approved a resolution sponsored by Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr, Esq. to designate April as “Champions of Diversity Month” in Suffolk County. In addition, an annual initiative to recognize an individual from each legislative district who promotes and demonstrates the appreciation of diversity, inclusion and cultural competence. Starting in 2023, and continuing every year forward, at the first General Meeting in April the selected “Champions of Diversity” will be publicly recognized through a legislative pronouncement for their contribution in promoting positive behavior that demonstrates the appreciation for diversity and a deep understanding and appreciation of others.
Legislators have selected a champion of diversity from their respective legislative district to be honored at the April 4, 2023 General Meeting. Read more about these extraordinary honorees by clicking on their names on the panel.
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District 01 - Father Bohdan Hedz
Father Bohdan Hedz | Legislator Al Krupski's Honoree
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District 02 - Hamra Deedee Ozsu
Hamra Deedee Ozsu | Legislator Bridget Fleming's Honoree
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District 03 - Joshua Pierre
Joshua Pierre | Legislator James F. Mazzarella's Honoree
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District 04 - Hilda Gonzalez
Hilda Gonzalez | Legislator Nick Caracappa's Honoree
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District 05 - Lynda Perdomo-Ayala
Lynda Perdomo-Ayala | Legislator Kara Hahn's Honoree
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District 06 - Jerry Corbett
Jerry Corbett | Legislator Sarah S. Anker's Honoree
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District 07 - Bishop E. Edward Robinson, II
Bishop E. Edward Robinson, II | Legislator Dominick S. Thorne's Honoree
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District 08 - Jaime Hechtman-Ulloa
Jaime Hechtman-Ulloa | Legislator Anthony A. Piccirillo's Honoree
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District 09 - Falischa Moss
Falischa Moss | Legislator Samuel Gonzalez's Honoree
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District 10 - Debra Cavanagh
Debra Cavanagh | Legislator Trish Bergin's Honoree
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District 11 - David S. Kilmnick, PhD, MSW
David S. Kilmnick, PhD, MSW | Legislator Steven J. Flotteron's Honoree
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District 12 - Grace Ioannidis
Grace Ioannidis | Legislator Leslie Kennedy's Honoree
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District 13 - Dr. Marie Ficano
Dr. Marie Ficano | Legislator Rob Trotta's Honoree
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District 14 - Theresa DePietto
Theresa DePietto | Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey's Honoree
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District 15 - Andrea De Loney, MBA
Andrea De Loney, MBA | Legislator Jason Richberg's Honoree
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District 16 - Prafulba "Pinky” Vaghela
Prafulba "Pinky” Vaghela | Legislator Manuel Esteban's Honoree
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District 17 - Lamont C. Wilson, Jr.
Lamont C. Wilson, Jr. | Legislator Tom Donnelly's Honoree
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District 18 - CUP Café
CUP Café | Legislator Stephanie Bontempi's Honoree