Happy Birthday- Matanhy Saldanha On 24-October-2008 was Matanhy’s 60th Birthday. It was a day to be celebrated and especially mark the more than 35 long years of peoples struggle of which Matanhy was a pioneer leader. Needless to say that Matanhy is a visionary and of a different rank and cadre than what todays politicians are made of. I have always been inspired and admire his genuineness, simplicity, honesty and above all his commitment to serve Goa and its people. It was a most appropriate and a fitting tribute to appreciate Matanhy ‘s untiring efforts by citizens from all sections of society, who organized a grand birthday celebration for Matanhy in Cansaulim . I am told that a three day exhibition is currently held at Menezes Braganza Institute in Panjim and a souvenir has also been published. Indeed , those who planned and contributed to these events , I like to show my personally gratitude. Matanhy, we wish you many more years of good health and may God shower His abundant blessings on you and inspire you to continue in your efforts to serve Goa. Happy Birthday & Thank you Matanhy A tribute from your friends . Geraldo Oliveira
