Araçatuba, Brazil – November 2024 - In a solemn session full of emotion and tributes, the Municipal Council of Araçatuba granted Salesian Fr Paulo Fernando Vendrame the title of "Araçatubense Citizen", in recognition of the services rendered to the Municipality as Rector of the Salesian Presence and Rector of UniSALESIANO. The session, held on the night of 7 November, was chaired by the Vice-President of the Chamber, Councillor Gilberto Batata Mantovani, and was attended by several local authorities, including Deputy Mayor Edna Flor, Judge Alcides Lourenço Cabral Filho, Mayor Renne Rodrigues Antônio, delegate Marcelo Cury and Councillor Dr. Jaime José da Silva, author of the award proposal. In addition, Fr Vendrame's family, members of the faculty and management of UniSALESIANO, the professors, the coordinators and the members of the Administration participated in the event. Several representatives paid tribute to Fr Vendrame, underlining his vocation and his commitment as a priest and Salesian educator. The Bishop of the diocese of Araçatuba, Bishop Sérgio Krzywy, sent a video message underlining his role as a religious leader and qualified educator. According to Bishop Sérgio Krzywy, the recognition reflects the positive impact Fr Vendrame has had on the lives of young people and on the mission of evangelising and educating with joy and dedication.