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New York City Council recognizes Marte Hoffiz

 

   

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, December 28, 2015 – The New York City Council has recognized Dominican Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, NORCECA President and FIVB First Executive Vice President, as an outstanding citizen for his many years of community services.

 

The ceremony took place on December 22 in New York and was chaired by Ydanis Rodriguez, a council member whose representation includes the Washington Heights area a populated section mostly inhabited by people of Latin American origin.

 

The City Council Citation presented to Marte Hoffiz is established to recognize persons “who give exemplary service to their communities, whether through participation in voluntary programs, through unique personal achievement in their profession or other endeavors or simply through a lifetime of good citizenry.”

 

Marte Hoffiz, who has been president of NORCECA Volleyball Confederation since 2001, has contributed to develop the sport in the region with initiatives to promote volleyball and beach volleyball following the philosophy of inclusion and equity.

 

He also has been in charge of the female program of the Dominican Volleyball Federation since 1992 and under his leadership, passion and devotion the Dominican teams have attained international recognition capped by the title at this year’s FIVB U20 World Championship in Puerto Rico.

 

The certificate states that “such service, which is truly the lifeblood of the community, so often goes unrecognized and unrewarded.”

 

A visibly moved Marte Hoffiz expressed his gratitude and satisfaction for the homage, especially since it was promoted by a council member born in the Dominican Republic.

 

“This one of the happiest moments in my life and it will remain indelible in my mind for the rest of my years,” he said. “New York is considered by many as the capital of the world but it is also the second largest city in population of my country where over 1.5 million Dominicans or his descendants are making a living.”

 

“I really appreciate this kind of honor and I am especially grateful to all those who made it possible. May God bless them all!”