| Tribute To Charles N. Bikakis |
May 17, 2012 |
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Kevin McCarthy, R-CA
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"Shortly after his appointment, Chuck relocated the Veterans Service Department to its current location and established the Kern County Veterans Services center. This one-stop Center now includes a Job Developer from Employers’ Training Resource and a computer resource room. He was instrumental in bringing to Bakersfield the California Veterans Assistance Foundation, which operates a transitional housing program for veterans."
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| In Honor Of Francisco “Frank” Alvarez |
May 16, 2012 |
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Dennis Cardoza, D-CA
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"He recently was appointed as a member on the California Mexican-American War Memorial and was the commander of the American GI Forum. The organization raises money for scholarships for veterans and future military, but Mr. Alvarez and another member had the idea of starting a scholarship for teachers to help augment the money they pay out of pocket for classroom costs."
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| Honoring Dr. Hamid Shirvani, President Of The California State University, Stanislaus |
May 15, 2012 |
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Jeffrey Denham, R-CA
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"Mr. Speaker, my colleague, Mr. Cardoza, and I rise today to acknowledge and honor Dr. Hamid Shirvani, President of the California State University, Stanislaus, to thank him for his leadership and dedication to the academic advancement of the Central Valley."
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| Alan Skobin |
May 9, 2012 |
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Howard Berman, D-CA
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"Commissioner Skobin’s accomplishments have been recognized with commendations and awards from virtually every level of the government and the private sector, including the California Peace Officers Association, naming him Officer of the Year, and Baseballers Against Drugs, which honored him with their Positive Image Award. Additionally, he was honored as one of the top 25 lawyers of the San Fernando Valley, and has received awards from the Los Angeles Police Reserve Foundation."
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