Welcome to the Official page of the Presidency of the Portuguese Republic

Note on navigating with support technologies

On this page you will find two navigation aids: a search engine (shortcut key 1) | Skip to content (shortcut key 2)
Cerimónia de despedida das Forças Armadas
Cerimónia de despedida das Forças Armadas
Lisboa, 17 de fevereiro de 2016 see more: Cerimónia de despedida das Forças Armadas

MESSAGES

Click here to reduce font size| Click here to increase font size
Message of condolences addressed by the President of the Republic to the Family of Dr. Nélio Mendonça

The President of the Republic addressed a message of condolences to the Family of Dr. Nélio Mendonça.

Following is the text of the President’s message:

"Upon being advised of the passing away of Dr. Nélio Mendonça I address my deep condolences to his Family.

At this time of mourning, it is with heartfelt feelings that I pay tribute to the former Speaker of the Madeira Parliament and Member of the European Parliament, an individuality who deserves the respect and esteem of all the Madeira Autonomous Region, for his dedication to the public interest and commitment to the defence of regional autonomy and the well being of the people of the archipelago.

Aníbal Cavaco Silva"
 

14.07.2009

© 2006-2016 Presidency of the Portuguese Republic

You have gained access to the records of the Official Site of the Presidency of the Republic from 9 March 2006 to 9 March 2016.

The contents available here were entered in the site during the 10 year period covering the two mandates of President of the Republic Aníbal Cavaco Silva.