TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. — At Monday night's board meeting for the Town of Tonawanda, the board issued a proclamation honoring 2024 Summer Olympic Silver Medalist Anita Alvarez.
Alvarez was raised in the town of Tonawanda, was a member of the Tonawanda Aquettes and was a town lifeguard. She is now on the U.S. artistic swimming team, which finished in second place at the Paris games this past summer.
The honor was accepted on behalf of Anita by her parents, Karen and David Alvarez. She is currently on active duty in the United States Air Force.
The Town of Tonawanda board will recognize Tuesday, Nov. 19 as "Anita Alvarez Day" in the town.
The recognition is due in part, for her "unparalleled dedication and her pursuit of excellence in her triumphant achievement as a silver medalist in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games," according to the Town of Tonawanda.