Legislative Merit Medal – Legislative Assembly of Pernambuco

The Legislative Merit Medal of the Pernambuco Legislative Assembly is an honor awarded by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Pernambuco. It aims to recognize and reward individuals and institutions that have provided significant services to Pernambuco’s society and the state, standing out in areas such as politics, public service, education, culture, and other fields of significant contribution to the development and well-being of the community.

Example of honoree: Miguel Arraes, former governor of Pernambuco, one of the leaders against the 21-year military dictatorship in Brazil (1964-1985)