SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Nicole Parra (D-Hanford) presented special awards to twelve women, from the 30th Assembly District, as part of a ceremony honoring “Leading Ladies” in the Central Valley.  Assemblymember Parra initiated the Garden Tea Party Awards last year to publicly recognize local contributions made by local residents.

“Today’s event is a celebration of the tremendous sacrifices and contributions made by women in the Central Valley,” said Assemblywoman Parra. “I am honored to be in the company of such an exceptional group of women, whose actions always place others before themselves. Today’s honorees are public servants in the truest sense, because they continually give of themselves for the benefit and improvement of their communities.”

The following individuals were recognized for their community service efforts and achievements.  In alphabetical order:

Nadia Bryant – Buttonwillow
Karen Goh – Bakersfield
Diana Headrick – Delano
Alice Mc Neil  – Arvin
Eurofina Ordaz – Lamont
Patty Pearson – Wasco
Geneva Petersen – Mc Farland
Rosalina Chavez Riveria– Delano
Deanna Rodriguez-Root – Shafter
Dr. Ravenderjit Kaur Singh - Bakersfield
Darla Stolte – Bakersfield
Polly Warren – Bakersfield

This is the 2nd Annual Garden Tea Party for the 30th Assembly District. Supporters of the event include State Farm Insurance; Menna Capital; Bakersfield Security; Steven’s Transportation; Sierra Recycling Center; Prince Palace; Omega Insurance; Attorney Milt Younger of Chain, Younger, Cohn, and Stiles Law; the Kern Oil Refinery; Attorney Daniel Rodriguez and Associates; Attorney Jennifer Floyd: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; Dr. Anthony Thomas of “The Kid Shop” and J.R. Hestor of Friggie’s Sportswear. Award recipients were selected based on their records of community service and involvement.