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MCH Foundation President Honored by Governor

Friday, October 01, 2010

Issued by the Governor's Press Office:

GOVERNOR CRIST NAMES LUZ "LUCY" MORILLO-AGNETTI OF MIAMI AS A GOVERNOR'S POINT OF LIGHT FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist today recognized Luz “Lucy” Morillo-Agnetti of Miami as this week’s Governor’s Point of Light in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

“Lucy is an exceptional public servant, who works tirelessly to mobilize resources to care for Point of Light web.jpgsome of our most vulnerable Floridians,” said Governor Crist. “Her passion and commitment to improving the well-being of Florida’s children, as well as her community, is making a positive impact in the Sunshine State.”

Lucy Morillo-Agnetti devotes countless hours to improve child health care in the Sunshine State and throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. In addition to her work with children, Lucy is also active volunteer serving on the Board of LEAVE A LEGACY, the Miami-Dade Partnership for Philanthropic Planning Council, National Society of Hispanic MBA’s Corporate Advisory Board, and various other community and philanthropic groups. Because of her community service, Governor Crist also appointed her to the Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers in 2009.

AAA Auto Club South is the supporting sponsor of the Governor’s Points of Light Award. Walt Disney World is an in-kind supporter. This program recognizes Florida residents who demonstrate exemplary service to the community. Award recipients are announced weekly. A panel of judges comprised of leaders in the areas of volunteerism and service evaluate all nominations and make recommendations to the Governor. Florida’s Foundation manages the program. For more information, or to submit a nomination, go to www.FloridasFoundation.org

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