After extended consultation with hundreds of families that comprise its membership in the US/Mexico Border region, the Border Network for Human Rights has selected District 4 Doña Ana County Commissioner Wayne D. Hancock to receive its 2015 Safe Communities Award.
Commissioner Hancock will receive the award at a Nov. 14 dinner and ceremony at St. Pius Catholic Church’s Parish Hall in El Paso.
The letter notifying Hancock of the award praised him for his work as a county commissioner and community activist.
“Your leadership and vision in bringing accountability and community oversight to local law enforcement and local government in Southern New Mexico represents a big step toward the protection of civil and human rights, preservation of families, and promotion of border communities’ comprehensive development, all while improving long‐term public safety,” the letter stated. “As you know, the Border Network for Human Rights’ mission is to facilitate the education, organization, and participation of marginalized border communities in the defense and promotion of their human and civil rights. The objective is that these communities work to create political, economic, and social conditions where every human being is equal in dignity and rights.”
Hancock said he was surprised and humbled to be offered the award, and he and his wife will attend the Nov. 14 banquet to accept the honor.
“I want to thank the Border Network for Human Rights membership and leaders for even considering me for this award,” Hancock said. “I’m profoundly proud of the work that’s been done on behalf of marginalized communities, and I have every intention to continue to identify and meet challenges that will lift these communities up while empowering the people who live in them.”
Information from Dona Ana County