"Old World Traditions & New World Politics," a keynote Interview with the Honorable Paul J. Tavares, former General Treasurer of the State of Rhode Island, at Portuguese Honors 2023. Paul J. Tavares, Honorary Chair of the Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies at Rhode Island College and former General Treasurer of the State of Rhode Island (1998-2006), initiated research on public service by Portuguese Americans in Rhode Island that lead to the Institute's research project on Elected and Appointed Officials.