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Mary Jo Martin honored as Fall River Icon for welcoming family with autistic child
Summary
Mary Jo Martin received a Fall River Icon Award on Jan. 13, 2026, after intervening to welcome a family with an autistic child at Gina’s restaurant; the Massachusetts House of Representatives issued a citation read by a staffer from Rep. Carol Viola’s office.
Mary Jo Martin received a Fall River Icon Award at a community ceremony at Gina’s on Wilson Road on Jan. 13, 2026, recognized for intervening when a family with an autistic child was prompted to leave the restaurant.
The award citation, presented by Carly from state Rep. Carol Viola’s office, noted in part: “the Massachusetts House of Representatives offers its sincerest congratulations to Mary Jo Martin in recognition of receiving the Fall River Icon…
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