The 7th Annual Legislative Breakfast sponsored by Community Health Network Areas in Fall River and New Bedford held on October 27, 2006, focused on the theme of "Building Peaceful Communities." Over 125 people from both communities gathered at White's Restaurant in Westport to hear from elected officials and keynote speaker Deborah Prothrow-Stith, nationally recognized public health leader and author of violence prevention publications. (Above, center) Fall River Chairperson Billie Jane Valente welcomes the crowd. (Above, right) New Bedford Chairpersons Dan Riding and Tim Velho pause before welcoming elected officials. Click here to read the story about the event by reporter Jay Pateakos in the Fall River Herald News.

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Fall River Mayor Edward M. Lambert, Jr. reflected on the importance of volunteers in human service work for maintaining the health of the larger community.

 
New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang shared some of his thoughts about why non-violence is so important to the development of Fall River & New Bedford.
U.S. Congressman Barney Frank challenged those asking for financial support from the government to also be willing to advocate for the necessary taxes.

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Keynote speaker Deborah Prothrow-Stith shared her thoughts about what creates violence and what can heal those who have been affected by violence.


Fall River gang violence outreach worker Korin Pensao mimics Dr. Prothrow-Stith as she suggests that people use the gesture.
Dr. Prothrow-Stith greets Fall River Anti-LNG Advocate Joe Camara following her keynote presentation.


New Bedford Chairperson Dan Riding stands with New Bedford Community Award recipient Reverend David Lima.


Teacher Mary Beth Ryan and Executive Director Barry Hynes of the Nativity Preparatory School accept their award.


New Bedford Chairperson Tim Velho congratulates New Bedford award recipient Brad Sell.


Fall River award recipients Marin Vat and Jim Kay receive legislative citations from Representative Michael Rodrigues.


Massachusetts Representative Rodrigues congratulates Fall River Community Award recipient Jasiel Correia II.

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Massachusetts Representative Robert Correia comments on the achievements of community activist Lillian Correia.
 

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