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"My niece Marisol was one of the children with special needs. The doctor had told my sister she would not live to see the age of twenty. Today, she celebrated her 40th birthday! Why? Because of the love of her mother, and those organizations in the Bronx, and in this city, and this State, that we as a body have contributed to create," said Assemblyman Rivera of his support for a bill that would force State owned offices into compliance with federal requirements stipulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other statutes, or face civil suits by employees. (A.2546)
Photos
Jose Rivera in Chambers with fellow Activists.
Quality care before profits!
Mr. Rivera mentoring the youth to be leaders of today and tomorrow.
Speaking enthusiastically on Education reform.
Dancing Salsa is one of Mr. Rivera's many talents.
Mr. Rivera supporting the Haitian community.
Students from Fordham University in the Albany Office visiting the Honorable Mr. Rivera.
Assembly member Rivera and union representatives creating change for a better tomorrow!
A speech on enacting the Dream Act.
Photo of Assemblyman Rivera with local College students from his district.
Mr. Rivera supporting women rights with members of the Air Force.
Mr. Rivera with the students who he supports from his district who attend Lehman College.
Discussing the problem our public schools have with attendance.
What's really next for our children? Mr. Rivera aims for only the best brightest future for us all.
Mr. Rivera at the Garifuna Reception supporting our minority population, as always.
The Honorable Mr. Rivera advocating for us all on behalf of healthcare issues.
Assemblyman Jose Rivera with students from Fordham University in the Bronx