U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
16320 N.W. 2nd Avenue
North Miami Beach, Florida 33169
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: (305) 787-6409
December 15, 2005
ARMANDO GUTIERREZ TO RECEIVE FBI DIRECTOR’S
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
Michael S. Clemens, Special Agent in Charge (SAC), Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI), Miami Division, is pleased to announce that Armando Gutierrez is
the recipient of the Director’s Community Leadership Award. Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.,
SAC Clemens will present the award to Mr. Gutierrez at the FBI office, 16320 NW 2nd
Avenue, North Miami Beach, Florida.
The media is invited to attend the ceremony. Please contact Special Agent
Judy Orihuela at (305) 787-6409 if you plan to attend.
Mr. Gutierrez is the President and CEO of Gutierrez and Associates, a public
relations consulting firm. He is also the Managing Partner of Florida Broadcasting
Media, a Latin radio station in Polk County, Florida. Mr. Gutierrez has been involved
with numerous activities that have significantly impacted the community.
A young boy, Devin Alvarez, was featured on Channel 10’s Operation Magnum
Force, seeking assistance from the community to finance back surgery to save his life.
Upon hearing the plea for help, Mr. Gutierrez immediately took steps to assist Devin and
his mother. Through his community contacts, Mr. Gutierrez raised more than $40,000
for Devin’s surgery. Devin will also be at the ceremony tomorrow.
Mr. Gutierrez assisted a local Haitian family in their efforts to provide open heart
surgery for their 4-year-old son. Hans Roldino had recently immigrated to the United
States and his parents did not have the money for such a costly operation. Once again,
Mr. Gutierrez raised money in the community so that Hans could have the operation.
Mr. Gutierrez raised over $20,000 for Y-100’s Here’s Help Program, a
residential and outpatient drug rehabilitation program designed to assist teenagers in their
efforts to become drug free. Teenagers participating in the program receive medical,
psychological and educational resources needed to combat their codependency on illicit
drugs.
As a member of the FBI’s Citizens’ Academy Alumni Association, Mr.
Gutierrez was the catalyst behind the Association’s efforts to provide relief support to
FBI families impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Within two days of the hurricane, Mr.
Gutierrez along with other Miami residents delivered a truck load of needed supplies to
FBI families residing in the effected areas. In addition, Mr. Gutierrez assisted in bring 18
tractor trailers filled with relief supplies to the Gulf Coast.
Mr. Gutierrez’ commitment to helping people is exemplary. The FBI is
honored to present Mr. Gutierrez with the Director’s Community Leadership Award.
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