Mayor Mario Guerra released a statement this week regarding Monday's terrorist attack in Boston.Here is the statement in its entirety: "Our deepest sympathy goes out to the victims and families of the Boston marathon tragedy. On behalf of my fellow City Council colleagues and the entire City of Downey, I would like to express my sincere condolences, prayers and hope the Boston community can find peace and comfort during this difficult time. "Our City flags have been lowered to half mast since Monday as a sign of solidarity with Boston and those families who are suffering. "Our entire country comes together at these times and are united in the mourning and pain felt when these senseless attacks occur. May God bless them."

********** Published: April 18, 2013 - Volume 12 - Issue 01