Brazilian court awards medallion for Church service
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CAMPINAS, Brazil — Each year the Labor Court of Appeals here honors a select group who have contributed to helping solve the country's social challenges.
In recognition of the extensive community service and humanitarian aid sponsored by the Church, Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Seventy, president of the Brazil South Area, was presented with the Gold Medallion, during a solemn session at the court.
The nomination for the medal was made by Judge Antonio Mazzuca, the judge in charge of giving out the commendation. Judge Mazzuca has respected the Church's humanitarian and community service work through the years. As a special honor of respect, the award was presented by Flavio Cooper, an Area Authority Seventy, and a judge of the court. It was the first time that the award has been given to a religious leader, and the first time to a citizen from outside of Brazil.
Of special importance in receiving the award is the Church's work with the humanitarian aid program through the Neonatal Resuscitation Program. Judge Mazzuca commented that the Church's work to save lives of children meant much to the selection committee.
Elder Andersen commented: "It is an honor for the Church to be recognized by this important judiciary. They have seen the goodness of our members, and the generosity of our humanitarian service, and they were most gracious in recognizing the Church's efforts."
