PRESS RELEASE Silverio Endorses Rivera in Lawrence Mayors Race Cites education, experience, credentials as key factors

LAWRENCE, MA October 11, 2013 - Julia Silverio, a prominent Dominican business leader, former Mayoral candidate and City Councilor, has endorsed Dan Rivera for Mayor of Lawrence. Silverio joins a growing list of elected officials and Lawrence voters that have recently joined Rivera's campaign. "I see a lot of my own children in Dan, a kid from our community that has a good education and solid professional credentials," said Silverio. "He has a plan for the City and the experience to make that plan a reality." With a double-digit unemployment rate hovering over the city, the support of Lawrences business leaders-- including Silverio-- will be crucial in this election. "I see Dan as a unifying factor in our community and a good role model for our young men and women to follow, someone who can bring the City forward with a level of trust and confidence." "I am honored to have the support and endorsement of such a long standing civic leader. Julia's work and commitment to the community is unmatched. She is a role model for all of us, and I thank her for her support," said Rivera. About Julia: A native of the Dominican Republic and a 40 year resident of Lawrence Julia has pursued a Master of Management Degree, Cambridge College; a licensed and accredited Property & Casualty Insurance Broker for over 30 years; certified as a Paralegal; First Latina Justice of the Peace in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; among other accomplishments. Julia is an entrepreneur and established businesswoman who is president and founder of SILVERIO INSURANCE AGENCY, Julias Tax Service and Julias Travel Agency. Julia was raised in a humble home in a neighborhood called "Pueblo Nuevo" until she was fifteen years old. She then immigrated to the United States along with her younger sister, Carmen. She attended the Bowdich School in Salem, Massachusetts where she lived with her father and sister. Later she attended Salem High School, and graduated with honors in the business school track and as a member of the National Honor Society. In 1973 Julia married Mr. Jose Daro Silverio. They moved to Lawrence, Massachusetts where they were blessed with three beautiful children: Yarel, Aliali, and their son, Evan Silverio, who helps manage the family business. Julia would like to see the next generation of Lawrencians take pride and ownership of their beloved City of Lawrence. For more information, please contact: Kate Reilly at 978-387-4030/ katereilly84@gmail.com or Zoila Gomez at 978-618-3012 Website: www.makelawrencebetter.com

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