His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, awarded a Royal honor to 33 Arubans in the Order of the Dutch Lion and in the Order of Orange-Nassau on the occasion of the celebration of His Majesty King Willem Alexander.
Traditionally this festive moment, also called the General Opportunity, is connected with the birthday of His Majesty the King, being the Grand Master of the Knighthoods. An award is presented to people who have made themselves very deserving of society.
This year 33 Aruban citizens are distinguished. Just like last year, the Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, called the honorees ahead of time to inform them that they qualify for a Royal award and to congratulate them accordingly. The Aruban ′′ Ribbon Rain ′′ will take place this year on Friday April 30th.
The following persons will be honored as ‘Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau, when promoted’:
- Mrs E.S. van der Wal-Kanbier
- Mr R.W. van der Wal
The following persons will be honored as ‘Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau’:
- Mrs A.E. Croes-Lacl é
- Mrs A.T. Muller
- Mrs I.J. Prophet
- Mrs A.E. Schoop-Romberg
- Mr L.G. Tromp
‘Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau’ honorees are:
- Mr R.A. Acosta
- Mr R.A. Angela
- Mr E. H. Barry
- Mrs M.L. Benjamin
- Mr A.J. Croes
- Mrs L.H. Croes-Werleman
- Mr R.H. de Cuba
- Mr L.T. de Cuba
- Mrs L.I. de Cuba-Wever
- Mr R.R.J. Fingal
- Mr E.R. Gomez
- Mr G.H. Griffith
- Mr M.T.R. Hassell
- Mrs L.E. Hernandez
- Mrs C.J. Kelly-Valdéz
- Mr K.C. Lucas
- Mr A. Makowiec
- Mr A.S. Marchena
- Mrs L.H. Martinez
- Mrs M.A.S. Piternella
- Mr G.V. Sawilani
- Mr M. Thiel
- Mrs A.A.A. Trimon-Geerman
- Mr C.N. Trump
- Mrs G.J. Tromp
- Mrs R.T. Willems-Krozendijk
