Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 20, 2022 Mayor humbled in accepting Housing Hero award from Housing Families at Legislative Breakfast Mayor Storytime at the Malden Public Library Thursday, May 26, 11:0011:30am The Mayor of Malden will read aloud fun new picture books to young children. Recommended for ages 3-5. Preschool and daycare groups are welcome. Pictured from left to right: HFI Board of Directors VP Ann Chen Wu, MD, MPH with award recipients German Miranda, Maria Willess and Mayor Gary Christenson and event emcee HFI CEO Laura Rosi, Esq. By Tara Vocino M ayor Gary Christenson received a Housing Hero award from Housing Families Inc. (HFI) during last Thursday morning’s legislative breakfast at Anthony’s Of Malden. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Housing Families Inc. Chief Executive Officer Laura Rosi, Esq. presented a Housing Hero award to Mayor Gary Christenson during a legislative breakfast last Thursday morning at Anthony’s of Malden. SWEEPING UP: Malden High Boys Volleyball soars to 14-1 overall with 10th straight win Tornados have swept every opponent, 3-0, in each of its victories all year! By Steve Freker I Mayor Gary Christenson said he meets weekly on housing stability with a core team. Housing Families Inc. client Maria Willess became emotional in accepting her “Family Speaker” award. t has happened so often this year, the boys might have to replace the broom. For the 10th time in a row — and the 14th time this season— the Malden High Boys Volleyball swept an opponent and collected a big win as the 2022 season rolls along. Head coach Dan Jurkowski's team blanked Essex Tech, 3-0, on Wednesday at the Finn Gym, rolling to an impressive 14-1 record. VOLLEYBALL | SEE PAGE 18 State Senator Jason Lewis said the story of Maria Willess isn’t unique, adding that we must do better. Housing Families Inc. Chief Executive Officer Laura Rosi, Esq. thanked city and state officials for becoming involved in housing stability. “Family Speaker” awardee Maria Willess, joined by her husband, Joseph, shared her story of resiliency, health and housing challenges, ranging from overcoming homelessness to cancer. Malden High volleyball team celebrates after sweeping Greater Lawrence Tech earlier this week. (Advocate Photos/Henry Huang)
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