The Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) presented Rep. Luis Moscoso with its Golden Door Award for his commitment to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees in Washington state on Friday during its 29th Anniversary Gala.
Moscoso represents Bothell and parts of Kirkland in the 1st Legislative District.
“I am both honored and humbled to be awarded this meaningful recognition,” said Moscoso, a first generation Peruvian-American and the first person of color to represent the 1st Legislative District, which includes parts of north King and south Snohomish counties. “I firmly believe our state is great due to the diversity of its people, and I will continue working toward equality and opportunity to ensure everybody in Washington has a voice and a chance to fully participate in civic life.”
NWIRP’s executive director, Jorge L. Barón, said that Moscoso has been a vocal advocate for issues affecting immigrant and refugee communities.
Founded in 1984, NWIRP serves low-income immigrants and refugees from more than 100 countries across Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
