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==Education==
==Education==
Marques attended the [[Frank G. Zarb School of Business]] at [[Hofstra University]], where he obtained a [[B.B.A.]] degree at age 20 and an accelerated [[M.B.A.]], both in [[finance]]. At Hofstra, Gabriel was a member of the [[Golden Key International Honour Society]], [[Phi Eta Sigma]] honor society and the Hofstra University Honors College. In 2014, Marques received a [[Juris Doctor]] degree from [[Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center]] and was the recipient of the school’s 2014 Special Service to the Public and Community Award. He received his doctoral hood from New York State Senator [[Jack M. Martins]], his long-time mentor and predecessor in the leadership of Long Island’s Portuguese community.<ref>{{citation|last=Mano|first=Henrique|title=Forma-se em Direito jovem luso-americano que dinamizou festejos do Dia de Portugal em Long Island, New York|work=LusoAmericano Newspaper|publisher=LusoAmericano Newspaper|accessdate=25 July 2014}}</ref><ref>http://law.touro.edu/AboutTouroLaw/spotlight.aspx?sid=44#.U-VpA2PElkk</ref>
Marques attended the [[Frank G. Zarb School of Business]] at [[Hofstra University]], where he obtained a [[B.B.A.]] degree at age 20 and an [[M.B.A.]], both in [[finance]]. At Hofstra, Gabriel was a member of the [[Golden Key International Honour Society]], [[Phi Eta Sigma]] honor society and the Hofstra University Honors College. In 2014, Marques received a [[Juris Doctor]] degree from [[Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center]] and was the recipient of the school’s 2014 Special Service to the Public and Community Award. He received his doctoral hood from New York State Senator [[Jack M. Martins]], his long-time mentor and predecessor in the leadership of Long Island’s Portuguese community.<ref>{{citation|last=Mano|first=Henrique|title=Forma-se em Direito jovem luso-americano que dinamizou festejos do Dia de Portugal em Long Island, New York|work=LusoAmericano Newspaper|publisher=LusoAmericano Newspaper|accessdate=25 July 2014}}</ref><ref>http://law.touro.edu/AboutTouroLaw/spotlight.aspx?sid=44#.U-VpA2PElkk</ref>


==Government==
==Government==
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Gabriel Marques currently serves as the Senior Economic Advisor to Nassau County Comptroller [[George Maragos]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Boyle|first=Chris|title=Third Annual Executive Cup|url=http://www.antonnews.com/levittowntribune/news/31519-third-annual-executive-cup-.html|work=Levittown Tribune|publisher=Anton Newspapers|accessdate=1 September 2013}}</ref>
Gabriel Marques currently serves as the Senior Economic Advisor to Nassau County Comptroller [[George Maragos]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Boyle|first=Chris|title=Third Annual Executive Cup|url=http://www.antonnews.com/levittowntribune/news/31519-third-annual-executive-cup-.html|work=Levittown Tribune|publisher=Anton Newspapers|accessdate=1 September 2013}}</ref>


Marques was the author of the Comptroller's Opinion on the financial analysis of the $400 million [[Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum]] redevelopment (then home of the [[New York Islanders]]),<ref>http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Comptroller/NewsRelease/2011/documents/NVMC-Review_of_Proposed_Redevelopment_FINAL.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hadrick|first=Celeste|title=Maragos: Arena a good deal, with changes |url= http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/maragos-arena-a-good-deal-with-changes-1.3041546|work=Newsday|publisher=Newsday|accessdate=2 August 2014}}</ref> $100 million privatization of [[Long Island Bus]] to [[Veolia Transportation]],<ref>http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Comptroller/documents/MTALIBusStudyFINAL.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Castillo|first=Alfonso|title=Comptroller: Nassau, MTA unfair to LI Bus Riders|url= http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/comptroller-nassau-mta-unfair-to-li-bus-riders-1.2469248|work=Newsday |publisher=Newsday|accessdate=17 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Staff|first=|title=Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel:Testimony Opposing MTA LI Bus Cuts|url=http://www.antonnews.com/greatneckrecord/opinion/14490-assemblywoman-michelle-schimel-testimony-opposing-mta-li-bus-cuts.html|work=Great Neck Record|publisher=Anton Newspapers|accessdate=1 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Walter|first=Geoffrey|title=Riders Hold ‘People’s Hearing’ on LI Bus Privatization|url= http://mineola.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/riders-hold-peoples-hearing-on-li-bus-privatization|work=Mineola Patch |publisher=Patch.com|accessdate=1 September 2011}}</ref> $57.4 million privatization of the County’s wastewater system to [[United Water]];<ref>{{cite web|last=Brodsky|first=Robert|title=Lawmakers approve privatization of Nassau sewers|url= http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/lawmakers-approve-privatization-of-nassau-sewers-1.8841531|work=Newsday|publisher=Newsday|accessdate=2 August 2014}}</ref> as well as the Comptroller’s review of the County’s new assessment system and initiated the investigation on the [[Libor Scandal]]'s impact on County SWAPS.<ref>http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Comptroller/Audits/documents/AssessmentFINALReport_10_3_11PDFVersion.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hadrick|first=Celeste|title=Nassau Comptroller Cites Tax Burden Shift|url= http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/nassau-comptroller-cites-tax-burden-shift-1.3220306 |work=Newsday|publisher=Newsday|accessdate=2 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Moore|first=Heidi|title=How Bank Rate Rigging Hits the Real World|url= http://www.marketplace.org/topics/economy/how-bank-rate-rigging-hits-real-world#.UCBrl5VtBhw.twitter|work=MarketPlace Economy|publisher=MarketPlace|accessdate=2 August 2014}}</ref>
Marques has co-authored several Comptroller's Opinions, primary concerning review of the County's largest [[Public-Private Partnership]]s, including the $400 million [[Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum]] redevelopment (then home of the [[New York Islanders]]),<ref>http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Comptroller/NewsRelease/2011/documents/NVMC-Review_of_Proposed_Redevelopment_FINAL.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hadrick|first=Celeste|title=Maragos: Arena a good deal, with changes |url= http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/maragos-arena-a-good-deal-with-changes-1.3041546|work=Newsday|publisher=Newsday|accessdate=2 August 2014}}</ref> $100 million privatization of [[Long Island Bus]] to [[Veolia Transportation]],<ref>http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Comptroller/documents/MTALIBusStudyFINAL.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Castillo|first=Alfonso|title=Comptroller: Nassau, MTA unfair to LI Bus Riders|url= http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/comptroller-nassau-mta-unfair-to-li-bus-riders-1.2469248|work=Newsday |publisher=Newsday|accessdate=17 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Staff|first=|title=Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel:Testimony Opposing MTA LI Bus Cuts|url=http://www.antonnews.com/greatneckrecord/opinion/14490-assemblywoman-michelle-schimel-testimony-opposing-mta-li-bus-cuts.html|work=Great Neck Record|publisher=Anton Newspapers|accessdate=1 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Walter|first=Geoffrey|title=Riders Hold ‘People’s Hearing’ on LI Bus Privatization|url= http://mineola.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/riders-hold-peoples-hearing-on-li-bus-privatization|work=Mineola Patch |publisher=Patch.com|accessdate=1 September 2011}}</ref> and the $57.4 million privatization of the County’s wastewater system to [[United Water]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Brodsky|first=Robert|title=Lawmakers approve privatization of Nassau sewers|url= http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/lawmakers-approve-privatization-of-nassau-sewers-1.8841531|work=Newsday|publisher=Newsday|accessdate=2 August 2014}}</ref> He was also a lead analyst for the Comptroller’s review of the County’s new assessment system that discovered the "shift" and also helped initiate the investigation on the [[Libor Scandal]]'s impact on County SWAPS.<ref>http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Comptroller/Audits/documents/AssessmentFINALReport_10_3_11PDFVersion.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hadrick|first=Celeste|title=Nassau Comptroller Cites Tax Burden Shift|url= http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/nassau-comptroller-cites-tax-burden-shift-1.3220306 |work=Newsday|publisher=Newsday|accessdate=2 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Moore|first=Heidi|title=How Bank Rate Rigging Hits the Real World|url= http://www.marketplace.org/topics/economy/how-bank-rate-rigging-hits-real-world#.UCBrl5VtBhw.twitter|work=MarketPlace Economy|publisher=MarketPlace|accessdate=2 August 2014}}</ref>


==Community==
==Community==
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Gabriel Marques is considered the architect of the modern revival and reinvention of the Portuguese community on Long Island. He has served as the elected Chairman of the Long Island Portuguese American Leadership Conference since 2012.<ref>{{citation|last=Mano|first=Henrique|title=Forma-se em Direito jovem luso-americano que dinamizou festejos do Dia de Portugal em Long Island, New York|work=LusoAmericano Newspaper|publisher=LusoAmericano Newspaper|accessdate=25 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{citation|last=Sinclair Slutsky|first=Marianne|title=Mineola: The Next Best Thing to Portugal|url=http://www.longislandwins.com/columns/detail/mineola_the_next_best_thing_to_portugal|work=Mineola American Newspaper|publisher=Anton Community Newspapers|accessdate=8 August 2014}}</ref>
Gabriel Marques is considered the architect of the modern revival and reinvention of the Portuguese community on Long Island. He has served as the elected Chairman of the Long Island Portuguese American Leadership Conference since 2012.<ref>{{citation|last=Mano|first=Henrique|title=Forma-se em Direito jovem luso-americano que dinamizou festejos do Dia de Portugal em Long Island, New York|work=LusoAmericano Newspaper|publisher=LusoAmericano Newspaper|accessdate=25 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{citation|last=Sinclair Slutsky|first=Marianne|title=Mineola: The Next Best Thing to Portugal|url=http://www.longislandwins.com/columns/detail/mineola_the_next_best_thing_to_portugal|work=Mineola American Newspaper|publisher=Anton Community Newspapers|accessdate=8 August 2014}}</ref>


In 2012, Marques partnered up with County Executive Mangano in presenting the first County-wide recognition of [[Portugal Day]] on Long Island by hosting the Portugal Day Celebration in the County’s Legislative Chambers.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Richard|title=County Honors Martins on Portugal Day|url=http://www.theislandnow.com/williston_park/news/article_aa69a38a-b665-11e1-99a4-001a4bcf887a.html|work=Williston Times|publisher=The Island Now|accessdate=14 July 2012}}</ref> The event has since been held annually (renamed the '''Long Island Portugal Day Celebration''' in 2014) and was recognized by the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2013, named a “TOP 25” Portugal Day Celebration in the United States by LusoAmericano Newspaper in 2013 and 2014 and has featured notable keynote speakers such as the Ambassador of Portugal to the United States Dr. Nuno Brito, now Ambassador of Portugal to Poland Dra. Maria Paiva and Member of Parliament Maria Joao Avila. In 2014, the Celebration became so large that it was split to incorporate a Parade in the Village of [[Mineola, New York]] organized by the [[Portuguese Heritage Society]]. The '''Inaugural Long Island Portugal Day Parade''' was the first Portuguese themed parade in the 100 year-old history of Portuguese on Long Island. It was held on June 8 and was reported to have been the largest parade in village history, drawing over 5,000 people.<ref>{{cite web|last=staff|first=staff|title=Parada do Dia de Portugal atrai milhares a Mineola|url=http://www.euacontacto.com/parada-dia-de-portugal-atrai-milhares-mineola/|work=EUA Contacto|publisher=RTP International|accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hampton|first=Deon|title=Thousands mark LI's 1st Portuguese Day parade|url=http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/thousands-mark-li-s-1st-portuguese-day-parade-1.8375375|work=Newsday|publisher=Cablevision|accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref>
In 2012, Marques and County Executive [[Ed Mangano]] presented the first County-wide recognition of [[Portugal Day]] on Long Island by hosting the Portugal Day Celebration in the County’s Legislative Chambers.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Richard|title=County Honors Martins on Portugal Day|url=http://www.theislandnow.com/williston_park/news/article_aa69a38a-b665-11e1-99a4-001a4bcf887a.html|work=Williston Times|publisher=The Island Now|accessdate=14 July 2012}}</ref> The event has since been held annually (renamed the '''Long Island Portugal Day Celebration''' in 2014) and was recognized by the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2013, in a New York State Senate resolution<ref>http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/J3142-2013</ref> and named a “TOP 25” Portugal Day Celebration in the United States by LusoAmericano Newspaper in 2013 and 2014. In 2014, the Celebration became so large that it was split to incorporate a Parade in the Village of [[Mineola, New York]] organized by the [[Portuguese Heritage Society]]. The '''Inaugural Long Island Portugal Day Parade''' was the first Portuguese themed parade in the 100 year-old history of Portuguese on Long Island. It was held on June 8 and was reported to have been the largest parade in village history, drawing over 5,000 people.<ref>{{cite web|last=staff|first=staff|title=Parada do Dia de Portugal atrai milhares a Mineola|url=http://www.euacontacto.com/parada-dia-de-portugal-atrai-milhares-mineola/|work=EUA Contacto|publisher=RTP International|accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Hampton|first=Deon|title=Thousands mark LI's 1st Portuguese Day parade|url=http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/thousands-mark-li-s-1st-portuguese-day-parade-1.8375375|work=Newsday|publisher=Cablevision|accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref>


Gabriel has also organized [[Hofstra University]]'s "Spotlight on Portugal" during the 30th Annual Dutch Festival (in which he was an honorary master of ceremonies) and a [[Touro Law Center]] and [[Aristides de Sousa Mendes]] Foundation joint-event to honor the [[Holocaust]] hero.<ref>{{cite web|last=Matos|first=Carolina|title=Hofstra University to recognize Portuguese community – Long Island, NY|url=http://portuguese-american-journal.com/festival-hofstra-university-to-recognize-portuguese-community-long-island-ny/|work=Portuguese American Journal|publisher=Portuguese-American-Journal.com|accessdate=31 August 2013}}</ref><ref>http://www.antonnews.com/mineolaamerican/news/29719-hofstras-annual-dutch-festival-.html</ref><ref>http://portuguese-american-journal.com/community-portuguese-culture-graced-the-30th-hofstra-universitys-dutch-festival-long-island-ny/</ref><ref>http://portuguese-american-journal.com/community-touro-law-center-to-honor-aristides-de-sousa-mendes-long-island-ny/)</ref>
Gabriel has also organized [[Hofstra University]]'s "Spotlight on Portugal" during the 30th Annual Dutch Festival (in which he was an honorary master of ceremonies) and a [[Touro Law Center]] and [[Aristides de Sousa Mendes]] Foundation joint-event to honor the [[Holocaust]] hero.<ref>{{cite web|last=Matos|first=Carolina|title=Hofstra University to recognize Portuguese community – Long Island, NY|url=http://portuguese-american-journal.com/festival-hofstra-university-to-recognize-portuguese-community-long-island-ny/|work=Portuguese American Journal|publisher=Portuguese-American-Journal.com|accessdate=31 August 2013}}</ref><ref>http://www.antonnews.com/mineolaamerican/news/29719-hofstras-annual-dutch-festival-.html</ref><ref>http://portuguese-american-journal.com/community-portuguese-culture-graced-the-30th-hofstra-universitys-dutch-festival-long-island-ny/</ref><ref>http://portuguese-american-journal.com/community-aristides-de-sousa-mendes-honored-at-kristallnacht-remembrance-event-touro-law-ny/</ref>


In July 2014, Marques was featured in the national LusoAmericano Newspaper as one of the most innovative young Portuguese community leaders in the United States.<ref>{{citation|last=Mano|first=Henrique|title=Forma-se em Direito jovem luso-americano que dinamizou festejos do Dia de Portugal em Long Island, New York|work=LusoAmericano Newspaper|publisher=LusoAmericano Newspaper|accessdate=25 July 2014}}</ref>
In July 2014, Marques was featured in the national LusoAmericano Newspaper as one of the most innovative young Portuguese community leaders in the United States.<ref>{{citation|last=Mano|first=Henrique|title=Forma-se em Direito jovem luso-americano que dinamizou festejos do Dia de Portugal em Long Island, New York|work=LusoAmericano Newspaper|publisher=LusoAmericano Newspaper|accessdate=25 July 2014}}</ref>


===Amateur Soccer===
===Amateur Soccer===
Gabriel has been a long-time volunteer with the Mineola Portuguese Soccer Club of the Long Island Soccer Football League (a USASA Elite Premier League).<ref>http://mineolaportuguese.com/organization</ref><ref>http://www.usadultsoccer.com/page/show/996422-elite-amateur-leagues</ref> Marques was the coach of the 2011 Mineola Portuguese team that beat the 2010 National Champion [[New York Pancyprian-Freedoms]] 5-3 for the Dr. Randolph G. Manning Cup (New York State Championship). In the same year, the team also reached the finals of the New York State Champions League (Sal Rapaglia Cup) and placed 4th in the [[United States Adult Soccer Association]] national [[George F. Donnelly Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Matos|first=Carolina|title=Mineola Portuguese Soccer Club wins 2011 National Amateur Championship – New York|url=http://portuguese-american-journal.com/mineola-portuguese-soccer-club-wins-2011-national-amateur-championship-new-york/|work=Portuguese American Journal|publisher=Portuguese-American-Journal.com|accessdate=8 August 2014}}</ref>
Marques was the coach of the Mineola Portuguese Soccer team that beat the 2010 National Champion [[New York Pancyprian-Freedoms]] 5-3 for the New York State Division 1 Championship (Dr. Randolph G. Manning Cup) in 2011. In the same year, the team also reached the finals of the New York State Champions League (Sal Rapaglia Cup) and placed 4th in the [[United States Adult Soccer Association]] national [[George F. Donnelly Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Matos|first=Carolina|title=Mineola Portuguese Soccer Club wins 2011 National Amateur Championship – New York|url=http://portuguese-american-journal.com/mineola-portuguese-soccer-club-wins-2011-national-amateur-championship-new-york/|work=Portuguese American Journal|publisher=Portuguese-American-Journal.com|accessdate=8 August 2014}}</ref><ref>http://mineolaportuguese.com/organization</ref>


==Awards and Honors==
==Awards and Honors==
*”Man of the Year,” Long Island Portuguese American Leadership Conference (2014)<ref>{{citation|last=Mano|first=Henrique|title=ESTADOS UNIDOS | Arrancaram sábado, 24, comemorações do Dia de Portugal em Long Island, NY|url=http://www.lusoamericano.com/?p=5133|work=LusoAmericano Newspaper|publisher=LusoAmericano Newspaper|accessdate=25 May 2014}}</ref>
*”Man of the Year,” Long Island Portuguese American Leadership Conference (2014)<ref>{{citation|last=Mano|first=Henrique|title=ESTADOS UNIDOS | Arrancaram sábado 24 comemorações do Dia de Portugal em Long Island, NY|url=http://www.lusoamericano.com/?p=5133|work=LusoAmericano Newspaper|publisher=LusoAmericano Newspaper|accessdate=25 May 2014}}</ref>
*“Young Portuguese-American of the Year,” [[Nassau County]] (2013)<ref>{{cite web|last=Matos|first=Carolina|title=Portugal Day: Portuguese American community to honor their own – Nassau County, NY|url=http://portuguese-american-journal.com/portugal-day-portuguese-american-community-to-honor-their-own-nassau-county-ny/|work=Portuguese American Journal|publisher=Portuguese-American-Journal.com|accessdate=31 August 2013}}</ref>
*“Young Portuguese-American of the Year,” [[Nassau County]] (2013)<ref>{{cite web|last=Matos|first=Carolina|title=Portugal Day: Portuguese American community to honor their own – Nassau County, NY|url=http://portuguese-american-journal.com/portugal-day-portuguese-american-community-to-honor-their-own-nassau-county-ny/|work=Portuguese American Journal|publisher=Portuguese-American-Journal.com|accessdate=31 August 2013}}</ref>
*“President’s Award” Recipient, Long Island Soccer Football League (2012)<ref>{{cite web|last=De Souza|first=Danielle|title=East Meadow Man Receives Prestigious Soccer Award|url=http://eastmeadow.patch.com/groups/sports/p/east-meadow-man-receives-prestigious-soccer-award|work=East Meadow Patch|publisher=Patch.com|accessdate=31 August 2013}}</ref>
*“President’s Award” Recipient, Long Island Soccer Football League (2012)<ref>{{cite web|last=De Souza|first=Danielle|title=East Meadow Man Receives Prestigious Soccer Award|url=http://eastmeadow.patch.com/groups/sports/p/east-meadow-man-receives-prestigious-soccer-award|work=East Meadow Patch|publisher=Patch.com|accessdate=31 August 2013}}</ref>

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Gabriel Marques is a Portuguese-American socioeconomist for Nassau County, New York and the elected leader of the Portuguese communities of Long Island and New York City.

Gabriel Marques
Born
Mineola, NY
EducationHofstra University, (BBA, MBA)
Touro Law Center (JD)
Occupation(s)Economist, Community Leader

Education

Marques attended the Frank G. Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University, where he obtained a B.B.A. degree at age 20 and an M.B.A., both in finance. At Hofstra, Gabriel was a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, Phi Eta Sigma honor society and the Hofstra University Honors College. In 2014, Marques received a Juris Doctor degree from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and was the recipient of the school’s 2014 Special Service to the Public and Community Award. He received his doctoral hood from New York State Senator Jack M. Martins, his long-time mentor and predecessor in the leadership of Long Island’s Portuguese community.[1][2]

Government

Gabriel Marques with Comptroller George Maragos at the Nassau County Legislature testimony on the privatization of Long Island Bus in 2011.

Gabriel Marques currently serves as the Senior Economic Advisor to Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos.[3]

Marques has co-authored several Comptroller's Opinions, primary concerning review of the County's largest Public-Private Partnerships, including the $400 million Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum redevelopment (then home of the New York Islanders),[4][5] $100 million privatization of Long Island Bus to Veolia Transportation,[6][7][8][9] and the $57.4 million privatization of the County’s wastewater system to United Water.[10] He was also a lead analyst for the Comptroller’s review of the County’s new assessment system that discovered the "shift" and also helped initiate the investigation on the Libor Scandal's impact on County SWAPS.[11][12][13]

Community

Portuguese

Gabriel Marques is considered the architect of the modern revival and reinvention of the Portuguese community on Long Island. He has served as the elected Chairman of the Long Island Portuguese American Leadership Conference since 2012.[14][15]

In 2012, Marques and County Executive Ed Mangano presented the first County-wide recognition of Portugal Day on Long Island by hosting the Portugal Day Celebration in the County’s Legislative Chambers.[16] The event has since been held annually (renamed the Long Island Portugal Day Celebration in 2014) and was recognized by the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2013, in a New York State Senate resolution[17] and named a “TOP 25” Portugal Day Celebration in the United States by LusoAmericano Newspaper in 2013 and 2014. In 2014, the Celebration became so large that it was split to incorporate a Parade in the Village of Mineola, New York organized by the Portuguese Heritage Society. The Inaugural Long Island Portugal Day Parade was the first Portuguese themed parade in the 100 year-old history of Portuguese on Long Island. It was held on June 8 and was reported to have been the largest parade in village history, drawing over 5,000 people.[18][19]

Gabriel has also organized Hofstra University's "Spotlight on Portugal" during the 30th Annual Dutch Festival (in which he was an honorary master of ceremonies) and a Touro Law Center and Aristides de Sousa Mendes Foundation joint-event to honor the Holocaust hero.[20][21][22][23]

In July 2014, Marques was featured in the national LusoAmericano Newspaper as one of the most innovative young Portuguese community leaders in the United States.[24]

Amateur Soccer

Marques was the coach of the Mineola Portuguese Soccer team that beat the 2010 National Champion New York Pancyprian-Freedoms 5-3 for the New York State Division 1 Championship (Dr. Randolph G. Manning Cup) in 2011. In the same year, the team also reached the finals of the New York State Champions League (Sal Rapaglia Cup) and placed 4th in the United States Adult Soccer Association national George F. Donnelly Cup.[25][26]

Awards and Honors

  • ”Man of the Year,” Long Island Portuguese American Leadership Conference (2014)[27]
  • “Young Portuguese-American of the Year,” Nassau County (2013)[28]
  • “President’s Award” Recipient, Long Island Soccer Football League (2012)[29]
  • “Key to the Village” awarded by Mayor Scott Strauss, Mineola, NY (2011)

References

  1. ^ Mano, Henrique, "Forma-se em Direito jovem luso-americano que dinamizou festejos do Dia de Portugal em Long Island, New York", LusoAmericano Newspaper, LusoAmericano Newspaper {{citation}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  2. ^ http://law.touro.edu/AboutTouroLaw/spotlight.aspx?sid=44#.U-VpA2PElkk
  3. ^ Boyle, Chris. "Third Annual Executive Cup". Levittown Tribune. Anton Newspapers. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  4. ^ http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Comptroller/NewsRelease/2011/documents/NVMC-Review_of_Proposed_Redevelopment_FINAL.pdf
  5. ^ Hadrick, Celeste. "Maragos: Arena a good deal, with changes". Newsday. Newsday. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  6. ^ http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Comptroller/documents/MTALIBusStudyFINAL.pdf
  7. ^ Castillo, Alfonso. "Comptroller: Nassau, MTA unfair to LI Bus Riders". Newsday. Newsday. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
  8. ^ Staff. "Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel:Testimony Opposing MTA LI Bus Cuts". Great Neck Record. Anton Newspapers. Retrieved 1 April 2011.
  9. ^ Walter, Geoffrey. "Riders Hold 'People's Hearing' on LI Bus Privatization". Mineola Patch. Patch.com. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
  10. ^ Brodsky, Robert. "Lawmakers approve privatization of Nassau sewers". Newsday. Newsday. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  11. ^ http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Comptroller/Audits/documents/AssessmentFINALReport_10_3_11PDFVersion.pdf
  12. ^ Hadrick, Celeste. "Nassau Comptroller Cites Tax Burden Shift". Newsday. Newsday. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  13. ^ Moore, Heidi. "How Bank Rate Rigging Hits the Real World". MarketPlace Economy. MarketPlace. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  14. ^ Mano, Henrique, "Forma-se em Direito jovem luso-americano que dinamizou festejos do Dia de Portugal em Long Island, New York", LusoAmericano Newspaper, LusoAmericano Newspaper {{citation}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
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