Decorations
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Presentation of the Legion of Honor to Frederick T. Davis
On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, during a ceremony organized by the Consulate General of France in New York, the Consul General, Mr. Jérémie Robert, presented the Legion of Honor to Mr. Frederick T. Davis for his distinguished academic career and his commitment to the fight against financial crime in France and abroad.
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Presentation of the Legion of Honor to Taina Bien-Aimé
On Thursday, April 6, 2023, the Consul General of France in New York, Jérémie Robert, received Taina Bien-Aimé in the salons of the Consulate General to present her with the Legion of Honor for her commitment to women’s rights and gender equality.
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Presentation of the Legion of Honor to Dr. Myung Sonoda
On Thursday, February 9, 2023, during a ceremony at the Consulate General of
France in New York, Dr. Myung Sonoda was awarded the Legion of Honor by
Consul General Jeremie Robert for her commitment to bilingual education. -
Four New Knights of the Legion of Honor
This October, the French Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Philippe Etienne, and the Consul General of France in New York, Mr. Jérémie Robert, made four Americans knights of the Legion of Honor.
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Dr. Gérard Epelbaum awarded with the National Order of Merit by France on July 7, 2022
An esteemed physician, President of the Committee of French-Speaking Societies and consular representative to the Assembly of French Citizens Abroad, Dr. Gérard Epelbaum is a pillar of the French community in New York. At the Consulate General of France in New York, he was made a Knight of the National Order of Merit by the French Ambassador to the United Nations, Mr. Nicolas de Rivière.
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David Bouley awarded with the Order of Agricultural Merit by France on June 16, 2022
With a stellar career in the restaurant industry across the globe and a love for French gastronomy, Chef David Bouley is a wonderful ambassador for the French culinary arts. For these reasons, he was appointed to the rank of Knight in the Order of the Mérite Agricole by the Consul General of France in New York, Jérémie Robert.
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Davina Weinstein awarded with the Order of Agricultural Merit by France on May 19, 2022
As one of the top managers at the Harmonie Club for the past 20 years, Davina Weinstein has always made an important place for French wine, gastronomy and culture at this historic institution. She was appointed to the rank of Knight in the Order of the Mérite Agricole by the Consul General of France in New York.
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Jeffrey Sachs awarded with the Legion of Honor by France on May 11, 2022
For his work and accomplishments, which provide concrete solutions to the world’s most pressing problems, renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs was made a Knight in the National Order of the Legion of Honor by French Ambassador to the United States Philippe Etienne at the French Consulate General in New York.
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Penny Abeywardena awarded with the National Order of Merit by France on May 3, 2022
A pioneer in the realm of international relations and the struggle for a better world, Penny Abeywardena worked for 8 years with the Consulate General of France in New York and the entire diplomatic network in New York as the city’s Commissioner for International Affairs. For her energy and hard work, she was made Knight of the National Order of Merit by the Consul General of France in New York, Jérémie Robert.
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WWII Veteran Robert Lesser awarded with the Legion of Honor by France on April 20, 2022
During World War II, Robert Lesser risked his life to liberate France and Europe from the Nazi regime as an Air Corps bombardier and navigator. For his bravery, selflessness and heroism, he was made Knight in the National Order of the Legion of Honor by the Consul General of France in New York, Jérémie Robert.
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