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The City of Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz presented recognitions and appreciation certificates for the service and contributions made by those volunteers appointed by Mayor Saenz to 38 Advisory and City Committees during the Mayor’s tenure.
Additionally, Council recognized Mr. Carlos Luna, a former Director of the J.W. Nixon High School Band from 1984 to 2014. Mr. Luna and his students received 28 consecutive UIL Sweepstakes Awards. His concert bands including the J.W. Nixon High School Honors Winds Ensemble won first place and honorable mention awards at festivals in Texas, Washington, D.C., and Colorado. Mr. Luna, his students, and band staff earned recognition at numerous marching band competitions, some of which include UIL Area and State Marching Band Contest rankings. The marching bands, under his direction, advanced from the regional level to UIL Area and State Marching Band Contest on several occasions. His band was a consistent TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) State Honor Band contender for many years, ranking as high as eighth place in the State of Texas in Conference 5A, which is now the new 6A classification. During his 35 years in music education, Mr. Luna also served LISD as band coordinator and director of fine arts. He was also previously inducted into the TMEA Region XIV South Texas Band Directors Hall of Fame in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Lastly, Lisa Kristina was recognized by Council for her community outreach volunteer participation and work through COVID-19 vaccine drives, purchasing and making COVID-19 kits and distributing over 500 kits throughout the community. Lisa Kristina is a medical school candidate who assisted our community in vaccinating over 3,000 individuals. Her volunteer work and participation in our community has not gone unnoticed.
Aircraft Recognition Card--Permann Collection Image--Please tag these photos so information can be recorded.---Note: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.)--Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum
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Recognition Assembly and Cum Laude Induction in Memorial Chapel, May 19, 2023. Photography by Lindsey Topham.
Regional staff recognition at the FWC commission meeting in Jacksonville July 13-14 2022
FWC photo by Megan Mitchell
Regional staff recognition at the FWC commission meeting in Jacksonville July 13-14 2022
FWC photo by Megan Mitchell
Bishop Keith Elford presents Isabel Garcia with a Certificate of Recognition thanking her for 11 years of faithful service to the Movement
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Recognition Assembly and Cum Laude Induction in Memorial Chapel, May 19, 2023. Photography by Lindsey Topham.
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Wednesday 22 May 2024:
‘We Recognize the State of Palestine’ – Ireland, Norway and Spain’s Official Announcement
“I’m confident that further countries will join us in taking this important step in the coming weeks. This is a historic and important day for Ireland and for Palestine.”
The governments of Ireland, Norway and Spain have announced their formal recognition of Palestine as a state, a move welcomed by Hamas and rejected by Israel, prompting Tel Aviv to recall its envoys.
“Today, Ireland, Norway and Spain are announcing that we recognize the state of Palestine,” Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon said at a news conference on Wednesday. “Each of us will now undertake whatever national steps are necessary to give effect to that decision.”
Earlier, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (b. 1960), also announced his country’s decision, which will take effect from May 28.
“The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will recognize Palestine as a state,” Støre said in a press statement. “In the midst of a war, with tens of thousands killed and injured, we must keep alive the only alternative that offers a political solution for Israelis and Palestinians alike: Two states, living side by side, in peace and security.”
Standing Ovation
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s announcement in parliament received a standing ovation.
“After having reached a consensus between the two parties that make up the progressive coalition government, and echoing the majority feeling of the Spanish people, next Tuesday 28 May, Spain will approve in its council of ministers the recognition of the State of Palestine,” Sanchez said.
Harris said in the lead up to today’s announcement, “I’ve spoken with a number of other leaders and counterparts, and I’m confident that further countries will join us in taking this important step in the coming weeks. This is a historic and important day for Ireland and for Palestine.”
He explained that on January 21, 1919, “Ireland asked the world to recognize our right to be an independent state.”
“Our message to the free nations of the world was a plea for international recognition of our independence, emphasizing our distinct national identity, our historical struggle and our right to self-determination and justice. Today, we use the same language to support the recognition of Palestine as a state.”
Israel’s Angry Response
Tel Aviv reacted angrily to the announcements and immediately recalled its ambassadors from Ireland and Norway for consultations.
“I have instructed the immediate recall of Israel’s ambassadors to Ireland and Norway for consultations in light of these countries’ decisions to recognize a Palestinian state,” Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz (b. 1955) stated on X.
“I’m sending a clear and unequivocal message to Ireland and Norway: Israel will not remain silent in the face of those undermining its sovereignty and endangering its security,” Katz added.
He threatened that “if Spain follows through on its intention to recognize a Palestinian state, a similar step will be taken against it.”
‘Harsh Punitive Measures’
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (b. 1980) demanded “harsh punitive measures” against the Palestinian Authority, stipulating “six immediate steps” to be approved.
These include “immediate convening…for the the approval of ten thousand housing units in the settlement that are ripe for professional advancement, including in area E1,” as well as the cutting off of funds to the PA.
“I would like to inform you that I do not intend to transfer the liquidation funds to the PA, from now until further notice, and as I informed you in my letter two weeks ago,” Smotrich said on X.
He also intended “Canceling all the VIP permits of the senior PA officials permanently in all transitions and imposing additional financial sanctions on PA senior officials and their families.”
Palestinian Reaction
In a statement, the Resistance Movement Hamas welcomed the announcement.
“We consider it an important step towards affirming our right to our land and establishing our independent Palestinian state with Al-Quds as its capital,” the movement said. “We call on countries around the world to recognize our legitimate national rights, support the struggle of our Palestinian people for liberation and independence, and end the zionist occupation of our land.”
Hussein Al-Sheikh (b. 1960), the secretary-general of the Executive Committee of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) said on X: “Historical moments in which the free world triumphs for truth and justice after long decades of Palestinian national struggle, suffering, pain, occupation, racism, murder, oppression, abuse and destruction to which the people of Palestine were subjected to.”
“We thank the countries of the world that have recognized and will recognize the independent State of Palestine. We affirm that this is the path to stability, security and peace in the region,” he added.
‘Important Step’ – OIC
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the decision saying “This important historic step is in line with international law and relevant United Nations legitimacy resolutions, contributes to the affirmation of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, and enhances the status of the State of Palestine at the international scene.”
The OIC renewed its call “to all states of the world that are yet to do so to announce this recognition and support the State of Palestine’s request for full membership in the United Nations, as part of support of the international efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in the region.”
Earlier this month, 143 of the 193 members of the United Nations General Assembly voted in favour of a Palestinian bid to become a full member of the UN.
Nine countries, including the US and Israel – voted against the bid, while 25 countries abstained.
Source: The Palestine Chronicle (Publ. May 22, 2024)
We deployed our Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology for the first time this week.
The two vans were in Sale town centre on Tuesday where officers were on hand to talk to and engage with members of the public.
No arrests were made and the vans will return to Sale on Thursday for a further deployment.
Inspector Jon Middleton, who oversaw the Sale operation, said: “We deploy the LFR vans in areas where there is a policing reason – for example shoplifting or neighbourhood crime.
“It is important we are out and about speaking to people and engaging with the public, and that is exactly what we have been doing in Sale.
“People have generally been happy to see us and speak to us, and supportive of the way the technology is being used.
“We will gradually build up the number and frequency of the deployments, and in the coming weeks will be in Bolton, Wigan and Manchester city centre.”
We are using LFR technology to ensure the continued safety of our communities in Greater Manchester.
The Home Office has supplied GMP with two LFR vans for use in areas where an operational need has been identified – not exclusively but areas with crime issues and large footfall, as well as music and sporting events.
The cameras will focus on a specific area or crowd and detect faces compared to a pre-prepared watchlist with an alert issued immediately if there is a match.
We will list future deployments on our website.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
The 7th Annual Volunteer Recognition Reception at Newark Museum recognized alumni, parents and friends who serve on boards and committees, take time to call prospective students, represent the University at college fairs, organize alumni clubs, oversee regional chapters and give back by volunteering in so many meaningful ways.
The City of Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz presented recognitions and appreciation certificates for the service and contributions made by those volunteers appointed by Mayor Saenz to 38 Advisory and City Committees during the Mayor’s tenure.
Additionally, Council recognized Mr. Carlos Luna, a former Director of the J.W. Nixon High School Band from 1984 to 2014. Mr. Luna and his students received 28 consecutive UIL Sweepstakes Awards. His concert bands including the J.W. Nixon High School Honors Winds Ensemble won first place and honorable mention awards at festivals in Texas, Washington, D.C., and Colorado. Mr. Luna, his students, and band staff earned recognition at numerous marching band competitions, some of which include UIL Area and State Marching Band Contest rankings. The marching bands, under his direction, advanced from the regional level to UIL Area and State Marching Band Contest on several occasions. His band was a consistent TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) State Honor Band contender for many years, ranking as high as eighth place in the State of Texas in Conference 5A, which is now the new 6A classification. During his 35 years in music education, Mr. Luna also served LISD as band coordinator and director of fine arts. He was also previously inducted into the TMEA Region XIV South Texas Band Directors Hall of Fame in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Lastly, Lisa Kristina was recognized by Council for her community outreach volunteer participation and work through COVID-19 vaccine drives, purchasing and making COVID-19 kits and distributing over 500 kits throughout the community. Lisa Kristina is a medical school candidate who assisted our community in vaccinating over 3,000 individuals. Her volunteer work and participation in our community has not gone unnoticed.
Recognition Assembly and Cum Laude Induction in Memorial Chapel, May 19, 2023. Photography by Lindsey Topham.
Two arrests have been made in Manchester city centre today (3 November) following the use of Live Facial Recognition.
The two vans were deployed in Piccadilly Gardens where a 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being wanted for possession of an offensive weapon.
A second male, 36, was arrested on suspicion of being wanted for criminal damage with one of his bail conditions not to enter Piccadilly Gardens.
Both men were identified and arrested after being uploaded to a watchlist before the deployment.
Four other arrests were made by officers supporting the operation with two on suspicion of possession of drugs, one for failing to appear at court and one on suspicion of a public order offence.
Two people were charged following deployments in Bolton town centre last week.
Inspector Jon Middleton said: “Today’s arrests again show the value of Live Facial Recognition and using the technology alongside traditional policing methods.
“LFR is proving to be a valuable tool in helping us identify and arrest individuals who pose a risk to our communities, allowing law-abiding people to go about their business safely.
“In Greater Manchester, it’s already supporting our officers by enabling faster, more accurate identification of wanted suspects.”
The cameras will focus on a specific area or crowd and detect faces compared to a pre-prepared watchlist with an alert issued immediately if there is a match.
The images and biometric data of those who don’t cause an alert are automatically and immediately deleted.
The vans will be back in Piccadilly Gardens on Friday, while full details on LFR can be found on our website.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
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