February 6, 2006 - Arambula invites nominations for 2006 African-American Heritage Awards

For Immediate Release: February 6, 2006
Contact: Elliott Balch
Phone: (559) 445-5532

Assemblymember Juan Arambula (D-Fresno) today opened nominations for the 2006 African-American Heritage Awards in the 31^st Assembly District. Nominations are being accepted for awards in nine categories:

Non-Profit Employee

Public Safety

Small Business Owner

Medical

Legal/Justice

Education

Community Volunteer

Youth (under 18)

Special Tribute (several of the above, or perhaps none of the above)

The awards are designed to honor those who have a made an important difference in the lives of others in the community. Nominations are being accepted online at www.assembly.ca.gov/arambula. More information about the awards is available at www.assembly.ca.gov/arambula/pdf/AfAmHeritageAwards.pdf or by calling (559) 445-5532.

“February is Black History Month, and nominating outstanding individuals for the African‑American Heritage Awards is an important part of the celebration,” said Assemblymember Arambula in opening the nominations. “Their work will be tomorrow’s history — and I am proud to honor them today.”

A ceremony to honor the winners will be held Thursday, February 23^rd, at downtown Fresno ’s African American Museum . Further information about this event will be provided in a separate release as the date nears.

For more on Black History Month in the 31^st Assembly District, see www.assembly.ca.gov/arambula/enewsletter/enewsFeb2006.htm.

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