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La Tienda's Don Harris to receive top Spanish honor |
09.14.2012
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Donald B. Harris, who with his family founded www.LaTienda.com, will be awarded Spain's Official Cross of the Order of Civil Merit at a special embassy ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 11, 2012. The recognition, one of Spain's highest honors, will be bestowed on behalf of His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain by Ramon Gil-Casares, Ambassador of Spain to the United States. The award is the Spanish equivalent of the National Medal of Humanities in the United States.
With this award, Spain recognizes Harris' extraordinary services promoting the country's people, culture and foods. "To receive this recognition from the King of Spain on behalf of his people is most meaningful. During my lifetime, my family and I have been honored to know many close and loving families throughout Spain. I am grateful that we are able to work with these good people and to honor their artisan traditions through La Tienda," said Harris.
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Harris founded La Tienda with his family in 1996. Today La Tienda is a flourishing online retailer offering a selection of over 800 gourmet foods and artisanal goods from Spain. Still family-owned and operated, the business is dedicated to working with artisan and small family producers in Spain.
The award ceremony will take place at the residence of the Spanish Ambassador, Ramon Gil-Casares, Washington, DC, and will be followed by a celebratory reception on the occasion of Spain's National Holiday: El Dia de la Hispanidad.
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