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Garza Honors Outstanding Mexicans
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Ambassador Garza Recognizes
Dr. Ernesto Villanueva
On April 14, 2004, Dr. Ernesto Villanueva received the “Honor
for Support of Journalism Award” from the Trust for the
Americas, a foundation that is part of the Organization of American
States.
In honor of Dr. Villanueva, Ambassador Garza hosted a reception
on May 18 during which he recognized the efforts of Dr. Ernesto
Villanueva and others who led the movement for access to information
in Mexico culminating in the passage of the Access to Information
Law of June 2002.
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Dr. Ernesto Villanueva and his wife Gabriela Villanueva with U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza |
Gov. Juan Millán Lizárraga of Sinaloa with Dr. Ernesto Villanueva and U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza
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“Access to information is one of the pillars of democratic
societies,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. “The
untiring work of Ernesto Villanueva that contributed to the passage
of the Access to Information Law is an outstanding achievement
that will make democracy in Mexico stronger.”
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Ambassador Garza honors
U.S. and
Mexican English teachers
Ambassador Garza hosted a reception on Monday,
May 17, to honor
U.S. and Mexican English teachers on occasion of "Día del
Maestro" and to welcome the Embassy's new English Language Officer, Dr. Kay Davis.
In his remarks, the Ambassador expressed his appreciation to
the group for
their dedication, hard work and the positive way in which they
impact the
lives of their students. He stressed the Embassy's commitment
to continue
to support them in their efforts.
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Amb. Garza and English Language Officer Dr. Kay Davis. |
Dr. Daniel González Spencer, Ambassador Garza and
Dr. Sylvia B. Ortega Salazar
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The Ambassador used the opportunity to present
Certificates
of Appreciation to two of the Embassy's
closest partners in
enhancing the teaching of English
in Mexico and the
bi-national
educational agenda:
Dr. Sylvia B. Ortega Salazar, Undersecretary
of
Education for Mexico City's Educational Services and
Dr.
Daniel González Spencer, Director General of
International
Affairs of the Secretariat of Education (SEP).
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Ambassador Garza surrounded by the teachers whose "dedication,
hard work and the positive impact" were honored.
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