Honorees pose for a picture during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Hudson River Healthcare Inc was honored during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Fran Fox-Pizzonia, Patricia Prunty, and Tina Robie with honoree Annette Marzan (with plaque) at the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Norma Pereira, Dutchess County Legislator Francena Amparo, President of Hispanic Coalition of NY Monica Arias Miranda, Annette Marzan and Isaiah Lopez at the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Dr. Eunice Hoolihan offers remarks during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Leila Howard offers remarks during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Mistress of Ceremonies Mercedes Garcia Martinez introduces honorees during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Norma Iris Ramirez offers remarks during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Vilma Velez offers remarks during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Hudson River Healthcare Inc was honored during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Annette Marzan received an award during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Isaiah Lopez offers remarks during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Judge William Sanchez offers remarks during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Event organizer Norma Vizcarrondo offers remarks during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Pastor Garcia offers the Benediction during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Hudson River Healthcare Inc was honored during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Hudson River Healthcare Inc was honored during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Hudson River Healthcare Inc was honored during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Judge William Sanchez offers remarks during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Norma Pereira, Dutchess County Legislator Francena Amparo, President of Hispanic Coalition of NY Monica Arias Miranda, and Isaiah Lopez at the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honoree Isaiah Lopez offers remarks during the Hispanic Heritage Committee of the Exempt Firemen's Associations Sixth Annual Community Service Awards Luncheon at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.