| On June 23, 2006, Assemblywoman Parra presented special awards to ten women, from the 30th Assembly District, as part of a ceremony honoring “Leading Ladies” in the Central Valley.
The following individuals were recognized for their community service efforts and achievements:
Leonor Lopez – Lamont, Labor Union Community Liaison
Manuela Ortega – Arvin, Valley Fever and Education Advocate
Yolanda Martinez – Shafter, Teacher and Literacy Advocate
Linda Hylton – Delano, Community Advocate
Essie Blue – Bakersfield, Executive Director, 4th Street Senior Center
Cloete Daniels – Bakersfield, Community Event and Coordinator
Mary Pritchard – Bakersfield, Korean War and World War II Veteran
Jan Hummel – Wasco, Teacher
Jean Flores – Delano, Community Advocate
Barbara Patrick – Supervisor, Kern County Board of Supervisors
This was the 1st Annual Garden Tea Party for the 30th Assembly District. Supporters of the event included State Farm Insurance; Ben Sacco of the Sierra Recycling Center; Attorney Milt Younger of Chain, Younger, Cohn, and Stiles Law; the Kern Oil Refinery; Attorney Daniel Rodriguez and Associates; Pelican Group Realty; and J.R. Hestor of Friggie’s Sportswear. Award recipients were selected based on their records of community service and involvement.
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