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Thomas Menino

Solas Award for Menino

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2003

December 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

Boston's Irish Immigration Center is awarding its ninth annual Solas Award to Mayor Thomas Menino in recognition of his administration's work on behalf of immigrants and refugees. The award ceremony will take place on December 3, 2002 at the Boston Westin Hotel in Copley Square. Solas is the Irish word for light and the award was created to recognize people with a steadfast … [Read more...] about Solas Award for Menino

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