(From left: Councilor Pressley; Cruz Companies President John B. Cruz, III; Cruz Management Director Justin Cruz; Councilor Campbell; Cruz Development Sr. VP Dan Cruz)

Cruz Companies President John B. Cruz, III received the Black Family Legacy Award from At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley during the City Council’s recent Black History Month celebration.

“Although many are unaware, there are black families who’ve lived in Boston and have been making civic contributions for generations,” said Councilor Pressley. “I am excited to honor John Cruz of Cruz Companies, as they represent our past, present and future.”

Cruz was among the prominent local black families honored at the event, which was held late February at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Roxbury and sponsored by Councilors Pressley, Tito Jackson and Andrea Campbell.