Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 4, 2023 Mayor declares July as Disability Pride Month Time to ‘Thrive’ at Malden High School Pictured from left to right: First row: Disability Commission Vice Chair Amanda Belles (far left, seated); ADA Compliance Offi cer/Commission Member Maria Luise; Mayor Gary Christenson; Commission Member Chukwuka Ezewuzie; Commission Chair Marilyn Andrews; and Commission Member Kate Higgins; back row: Commission Member Ralph Long, Ward 6 Councillor Steve Winslow; Councillor-at-Large Carey McDonald; and Ward 8 School Committee Member Sharon Rose Zeiberg. A t a recent ceremony hosted by the City of Malden’s Disability Commission, Mayor Gary Christenson offi cially proclaimed the month of July as “Disability Pride Month.” This declaration marks the City’s commitment to raise awareness, acknowledge rights and foster the empowerment of individuals with disabilities within the city. Disability Pride Month aims to create an atmosphere of understanding, support and respect for people of all abilities while highlighting their exceptional talents and achievements across all spheres of life. The event included a program led by the newest member of the Commission, Kate Higgins, who shared information about the meaning of Disability Pride Month and its importance to the community. Commission Member Chukwuka Ezewuzie shared his thoughts and experiences. “We strive to cultivate a city where diversity and inclusion are celebrated, and everyone is treated with the respect and dignity they deserve,” said Mayor Christenson. “I continue to be grateful to Disability Commission Chair Marilyn Andrews and all the members of the Commission for their leadership in creating a more equitable and accessible city.” Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee GAMING DISTRICT MALDEN GAMING DISTRICT check us out at P www.MaldenGamingDistrict.com Questing, Billiards, Bouldering, e-Sports, VR, Room Escapes, Karaoke and Magic, plus many great restaurants, shops, and breweries all in Malden Center! This beautiful mural, which is close to completion, was designed and created by Malden Public Schools art students under the direction of Malden High art teacher Joseph Luongo. (Advocate Photo) Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Malden Public Schools’ third-year Superintendent, Dr. Ligia NoriegaMurphy (seated), admires the newest artistic creation to the Malden High School walls, a mural that is near completion on the stairwell between the first and second floors of Boyle House. The mural expresses the present school theme, “This is Our Year to Thrive,” and features the word theme surrounded by the school mascot, “Nedlam,” the lion. The wall mural was designed and painted by Malden Public Schools art students supervised and assisted by Malden High art teacher Joseph Luongo. Shown above, also admiring the art creation, are Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo (at right) and Assistant Superintendent Emilys Peña (at left). (Advocate Photo)
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