During the raising of the Dominican flag last February 27 on the occasion of the 171 anniversary of Dominican Independence, Casa Dominicana received two deserving proclamations, one from the City of Lawrence, signed by the Mayor and the other from the State of Massachusetts, endorsed by the Speaker of the House, the Senator and the three Representatives of Lawrence.
Both, Mayor Daniel Rivera who delivered the proclamation of the city to Ana Medina as President of Casa Dominicana and Representative Frank Moran who handed over the one from the State, stressed the importance Casa Dominicana represents for the city where the majority is Dominican and for the services they have been providing since its foundation in 2002.
A high percentage of these residents do not speak English or know the use of basic Microsoft programs and have struggled to become citizens of the United States.
Among the achievements of Casa Dominicana Inc., a non-profit organization is the fact that since its foundation has graduated more than 300 students in English as a Second Language (ESL) as well as 300 in basic computer skills besides helping more than 600 people with their classes for citizenship.
Mayor Rivera, in his speech, promised to help Casa Dominicana to stay open, so they can continue providing the services they have been providing despite economic difficulties, and highlighted the fact that with roughly 40,000 Dominicans residing in this city, with a minimum of effort, we could have the best Dominican House of the world.
We agree and are willing to work with the Mayor and the directors of Casa Dominicana to do so.
