News releases, advisories, photos, and video from David Soares 2012.
SOARES: WE SHARE THE SAME CHALLENGES AS DR. KING FACED
District Attorney delivers message of progress and continued work
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 16, 2012) --- Albany County District Attorney David Soares joined students, labor leaders, parents, civic leaders, and religious leaders at the 14th Annual Martin Luther King Labor Celebration on Monday morning at Hackett Middle School, delivering the keynote speech that emphasized the progress Albany County and the nation has made in the last 50 years.
“We would be fooled to say that we have arrived. Don’t get me wrong – we have made steps, but despite all the progress done locally and nationally, much needs to be done,” said Soares.
The celebration, organized by the Martin Luther King Celebration Committee led by Willie Hughes, also included presentations by the Upstate Campaign to End the New Jim Crow (NLC) and remarks by Siena professor Dr. Paul Murray and RPI student/Occupy Albany supporter Dan Lyles.
“We have a Supreme Court of the United States recognizing a corporation’s right to expression, but local governments trying to limit the voice of everyday people like you and me who want to occupy a space,” Soares continued.
The event also recognized the winners of the Alan B. Lubin Essay Award, given to students at the middle school level. The winners were Eneath Fite (North Albany Academy), Yamata Bell (Stephen & Harriet Myers Middle School), and Eileen Bequette (Hackett Middle School).
Soares previously delivered the keynote speech in 2006 during his first term as District Attorney.
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY DAVID SOARES TO RECEIVE SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD
Soares to accept UAW award at ceremony in Hartford, Conn.
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 13, 2012) --- Albany County District Attorney David Soares will accept the United Auto Workers (UAW) Social Justice award at the UAW Local 9A Civil Rights Dinner on Friday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. in Hartford, Conn.
The award, being distributed at the Hartford Hilton, is given annually to “an individual or organization that has demonstrated a commitment to the struggle for the cause for fairness of all people,” according to the UAW.
“We are proud to be honoring David Soares at our Annual Civil Rights Dinner,” said UAW Region 9A Director Julie Kushner. “David has shown courage and leadership in upholding the law by defending free speech and the right to assemble for those individuals who are peacefully protesting with Occupy Albany.”
“I am honored to receive this award, especially from the UAW, who are tireless champions of protecting workers’ rights. As I have done in the past, I will continue to protect and serve the people of Albany County with dedication and fairness” said Soares.
In addition to the Social Justice award, UAW Local 9A is also distributing the Benny Thorton-Civil Rights and Activism awards at the event.
For media inquiries, please contact Joe Bonilla at (518) 227-1155.
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