Jorge Muñoz (Colombian politician)
Jorge Muñoz Zapata is a Colombian American philanthropist and politician. He is the founder of the non-profit An Angel in Queens Foundation, an organization that delivers free home-cooked meals in Queens, New York. Back in 2009, he estimated having served more than 70,000 meals to hungry people since 2004.
Jorge Muñoz receiving the Citizens Medal from Barack Obama.
Presidential Citizens Medal
The Presidential Citizens Medal is an award bestowed by the president of the United States. It is the second-highest civilian award in the United States and is second only to the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Established by executive order on November 13, 1969, by President Richard Nixon, it recognizes an individual "who has performed exemplary deeds or services for his or her country or fellow citizens." Only United States citizens are eligible for the medal, which may be awarded posthumously.
President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Citizens Medal to D.C. Metropolitan Police officer Michael Fanone during a ceremony on January 6, 2023