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City councilor reads proclamation naming Aug. 9 Puerto Rican flag day; volunteer honored
Summary
City Councilor Belinda Drann read a proclamation declaring Aug. 9, 2026 as Puerto Rican Flag Raising Day and Festival in Lowell; the mayor presented a citation recognizing volunteer Juan Gonzales Tito for long service to the festival.
City Councilor Belinda Drann read a proclamation on behalf of the mayor and the City Council declaring Aug. 9, 2026, as Puerto Rican Flag Raising Day and Festival in the city of Lowell. "Now, therefore, I, Belinda Drann, on behalf of mayor Eric Itcher and the city council and the city administration, do hereby proclaim 08/09/2026 as Puerto Rican flag raising day and festival in the city of Lowell," she said.
Following the proclamation, the mayor presented an official citation recognizing Juan Gonzales Tito for his volunteer service coordinating volunteers and assisting with festival safety and logistics. Tito accepted the citation, thanked the mayor and his family and said, "Viva, Puerto Rico." The citation acknowledged his ongoing, behind-the-scenes work to ensure the annual celebration runs smoothly.
