Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023 SEN. DIDOMENICO’S | FROM PAGE 1 Speakers included Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Massachusetts State Senate President Karen Spilka, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, State Senator Lydia Edwards, State Representative Dan Ryan and Boston District 1 City Councilor Gabriela Coletta. In addition, over 75 elected offi cials from state and local government attended, including Governor’s Councilor Terry Kennedy and a large group of DiDomenico’s colleagues from the Senate. County offi cials in attendance included Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan, Suff olk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden and Middlesex County Clerk of Courts Michael Sullivan. The Rock & Roll, Vocal and Grammy® The Platters® Halls of Fame group (“Only You,” “The Great Pretender,” “Twilight Time”) flew into Boston for a special performance that included several Irish favorites. In addition to a traditional Irish dinner, a blessing by Bishop Robert Brown of Zion Church Ministries, live Irish music and bagpipers, the Golden Shamrock Award was presented to Eliot Family Resource Center Program Director Liliana Patino M.Ed. Proceeds from the event go to The DiDomenico Foundation, which funds educational scholarships for graduating high school students as well as a large toy drive during the holiday season for domestic violence and homeless shelters throughout the Greater Boston area. Atty. General Andrea Campbell Sen. DiDomenico and his wife, Tricia with Golden Shamrock Award recipient Lilliana Patino. Governor Maura Healey Rev. Bishop Robert Brown Sen. Sal DiDomenico addresses the audience. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu addresses the packed house. Councillor Al Lattanzi with members of Local 26 Food Service Union.
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