In June of 1985, the Portuguese-American Legislative Caucus with the leadership of former Rep. Robert Correia of Seventh Bristol District founded the Heritage Day of Portugal.

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Jose Mario and Alice Pinto were honored with the award at the Statehouse’s annual Heritage Day of Portugal on June 10, having been nominated by state Sen. Joan Lovely, D-Salem.