HOUSTON, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — King Felipe VI of Spain Bestows the Country’s Highest Civilian Award on Robert (Bob) Unanue, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and founder of GOYA Cares.
At a ceremony on March 20, 2025, Spanish Ambassador to the US, Ángeles Moreno Bau presented Mr. Unanue with the “Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic” Award, Medallion and title of “Commander.” The Order was created in 1815 by King Ferdinand VII in honour of Queen Isabel I and is open to both Spaniards and foreigners with the intent of “rewarding the firm allegiance to Spain and the merits of Spanish citizens and foreigners in good standing with the Nation.”
In the words of the Ambassador, “The shared history of more than five hundred years between Spain and the United States has given rise to a community of democratic values that is the core of our relationship. Our joint commitment to democracy, the rule of law and a rules-based international order is especially necessary in a world that is facing so many challenges.”
“It is an immense privilege and honour to receive this award,” says Unanue. “While I bleed red, white, and blue, I cannot forget my roots, and Spain has always been like a second home to me.” Unanue went on to say, “I am both humbled and overwhelmed, and hope to continue to be of service to Spain, the United States, and my community in the future.” “I would like to thank Su Majestad El Rey De España, Felipe el VI and Her Excellency Ángeles Moreno Bau Ambassador of Spain for bestowing the Order upon me, I will do my best to be worthy of your trust and faith in me. Additionally, my heartfelt thanks also to all those who have helped me in my career in Spain and the United States.”
God bless Spain, God Bless the United States of America, and God bless us all.
Let us LOVE and BUILD; not HATE and DESTROY!
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