(Miami, Florida) – The Commissioners of the City of Miami under the leadership of Hon. Manny Diaz, Mayor of Miami, has named NE 10th Street – between Biscayne Blvd. and NW 1st Street – in honor and in memory of late Actor and Director Jose Ferrer.

The dedication was initiated by the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of South Florida and Professa, the Puerto Rican Professional Organization to honor the late actor who resided in and contributed greatly to Miami’s developing arts community.

Jose Ferrer was born José Vincente Ferrer de Otero y Cintrón in Puerto Rico. He pursued a long and successful career as an actor and director on film and television. A resident of our South Florida community, José Ferrer was named Artistic Director of Coconut Grove Playhouse in 1982 bringing national prominence to the Playhouse. Besides receiving Oscar and Tony awards as recognition from his fellow actors, he received, in 1985, a Medal from President Ronald Reagan, recognizing his contributions to the arts. He died in 1992 in Coral Gables.

Dedication ceremony celebrating the naming of a street in Downtown Miami after the late great Puerto Rican actor JOSE FERRER:

Date: Thursday, September 29th, 2005

Time: 5:00 p.m. through 7:30 p.m.

Location: Pawnshop Lounge--1222 NE 2nd Avenue in downtown Miami
(corner of NE 2nd and 12th Street) – Parking Available

Admission: Free with RSVP--RSVP to Luis De Rosa [sfprc@anewbroadband.net]

Hors d’ oeuvres: Courtesy of Spuntino Bakery and Catering

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