Friendswood honors literacy advocate with his own day
Friendswood Mayor Mike Foreman proclaimed Oct. 1 Steve Mataro Day during a ceremony at Friendswood City Hall, where Mataro was presented with the signed proclamation recognizing the occasion.
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Friendswood Mayor Mike Foreman proclaimed Oct. 1 Steve Mataro Day during a ceremony at Friendswood City Hall, where Mataro was presented with the signed proclamation recognizing the occasion.
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