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NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
May 20, 2016
Dear Friends:
Please accept my sincere greetings as you gather to celebrate Circulo de la Hispanidad’s 2016
Spring Gala.
Founded in 1980 to serve the needs of Hispanic immigrants, your organization has grown to
offer over twenty programs and activities in education, career services, health, housing and youth
development programs to both the Hispanic and non-Hispanic community. Circulo continues to
grow in response to the needs of the underserved community, assisting individuals and families
through a continuum of services, education and enrichment.
Under the direction of Gil Bernardino and Dr. Sarah Brewster, and with the support of Circulo
and community professionals, the Evergreen Charter School was founded in 2009 in response to
the educational challenges many families in the Hempstead community faced. In 2010 you
celebrated the inauguration of the “Green Center” – a LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) facility and became the first nonprofit organization in New York State to
achieve gold certification for this green facility from the U.S. Green Building Council. Everyone
associated with Circulo de la Hispanidad can be proud of their accomplishments.
Again, congratulations to Circulo de la Hispanidad and best wishes for your continued success
and service to the community.
Sincerely,
CARL E. HEASTIE
Speaker