Politics & Government

Sen. Lowenthal Honors Women of Distinction

The honorees were chosen for their leadership and community service throughout the 27th State Senate District.

State Sen.  recognized 17 women with the title of Women of Distinction during an award ceremony Thursday.

The honorees were chosen for their leadership and community service throughout the over the past year. Each woman was presented with a certificate during the event, which was held at Sababa Restaurant in Long Beach.

"Representing the 27th Senate District has provided me with wonderful opportunities to meet and get to know so many community members who contribute and dedicate their time, talent and leadership to community service," said Lowenthal, in a statement. "It is my honor to recognize and celebrate this year's Women of Distinction recipients for doing just that on a daily basis. Each of them has made a significant and positive difference in their respective communities."

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Held throughout the by members of the , the annual event was started in 1987 by Assemblywoman Bev Hansen (R) and Assemblywoman Sally Tanner (D), as a way of honoring women during the month of March, which is Women's History Month.

This year's Women of Distinction honorees are:

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  • Cynde Soto
    Nominated by Long Beach
  • Virgie Wade
    Nominated by Long Beach
  • Stacey Morrison
    Nominated by Long Beach
  • Claudia Schou
    Nominated by Long Beach
  • Doris Cooper-Robinson
    Nominated by LBUSD Board of
  • Michele Diaz
    Nominated by Artesia Councilmember Victor Manalo
  • Dr. Mary Sieu
    Nominated by Ann Griffo, ABC Unified School District
  • Dianne Stone
    Nominated by Avalon Councilmember Tim Winslow
  • Cindy Galindo
    Nominated by Maribel Balderas, City of Downey
  • Valerie Mason
    Nominated by Hawaiian Gardens Mayor Mike Gomez
  • Linda Manis
    Nominated by Peggy Beam, City of Lakewood
  • Paulette Bradley
    Nominated by Lynwood Mayor Jim Morton
  • Lorene Reed
    Nominated by Lynwood Mayor Jim Morton
  • Martina Rodriguez
    Nominated by Lynwood Mayor Jim Morton
  • Lucy Avalos
    Nominated by Lynwood Mayor Jim Morton
  • Maria Alvarado
    Nominated by Lynwood Mayor Jim Morton
  • Terry Rodgers
    Nominated by Past Mayor & current Councilmember for Signal Hill, Larry Forester


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