House pays tribute to Adv Velho
The Goa Assembly on Tuesday paid
rich tribute to Adv Leo Velho, ex-MLA of Goa, Daman and Diu
from Navelim Constituency who passed away on July 18, 2010.
The House observed silence to condole the death of Adv Velho who served three
terms in Goa assembly, on two occasions as
candidate of United Goan and third time he was elected on Indian National
Congress ticket.
PWD Minister Churchill Alemao while making obituary reference said late Adv
Velho always had a smiling face and he would be remembered for his services to
Goans.
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COMMENT: I worked in the
Secretariat when Adv Velho served as a legislator. He was a gentleman; a jewel
of a person. He was quite tall, handsome and always had a smile on his face.
Female
employees had a crush on him; so much so, when he passed by, they murmured
among themselves: “To kitlo sobit nhoi
gho hea?” (He is so handsome; isn’t he?)
He wished and mingled with
everyone right from the peon to the top officer; hence, he was liked by all. He
mostly arrived for the Assembly Session clad in a suit with advocate’s gown on
his left arm; an indication that he came directly from his duty in the court.
Today, every MLA travels by car,
but Adv Velho always traveled by bus. What a difference between then and now!
These days, it’s difficult to find sincere and dedicated politicians like Adv.
Leo Velho.
May his soul rest in peace!
Moi-mogan,
Domnic Fernandes
Anjuna, Goa
Mob: 9420979201
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