Award
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.24.6
Dimensions: 11 in X 8.5 in X 0.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 27.94 cm X 21.59 cm X 1.27 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 27.94 cm X 21.59 cm X 1.27 cm
Source: Lourdes LeBron
Credit Line: Gift of Lourdes LeBron, Waleska Martinez's sister, and on behalf of Waleska's family members, in her memory
Description
Department of Commerce award presented to Waleska Martinez for ten years of service in the government of the United States of America.
Department of Commerce award presented to Waleska Martinez for ten years of service in the government of the United States of America.
Historical Notes
Waleska Martinez was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico. After earning her bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1986, she moved to New York for an intensive English course, later settling in New Jersey. She joined the U.S. Census Bureau and rose to become a supervisor. On September 11, she and a coworker, Marion Britton, boarded Flight 93 for a seminar in San Francisco. Waleska was 37 years old.
Waleska Martinez was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico. After earning her bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1986, she moved to New York for an intensive English course, later settling in New Jersey. She joined the U.S. Census Bureau and rose to become a supervisor. On September 11, she and a coworker, Marion Britton, boarded Flight 93 for a seminar in San Francisco. Waleska was 37 years old.
