Newark Woman to be Honored as Latino Leader by Assemblymember Wieckowski

Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) will honor seven Latino leaders at his annual Latino Heritage Leadership Awards Ceremony at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 at the East Side Union High School District Board Room.

“These honorees have performed great community services for years in both Alameda and Santa Clara counties,” Wieckowski said. “Through their contributions in higher education, print and broadcast media, charitable foundations and the public sector they have raised awareness of Latino culture and worked to improve the quality of life of thousands of local residents. They have highlighted local successes and tackled challenging issues, such as health care and social services. They have demonstrated their commitment to our community and I am pleased to recognize their efforts.”

The honorees are:

Alcario and Carmen Castellano, founders of the Castellano Family Foundation, which invests in local non-profit community-based groups that are addressing the needs of the local Latino community.

Rita Cepeda, chancellor, San Jose-Evergreen Community College District, and a statewide leader on community college issues.

Patricia Montejano, senior community preservation specialist – Newark Community Development Department, and Newark Chamber of Commerce ambassador.

Hilbert Morales and Elizabeth J. Rose-Morales, co-publishers of El Observador, a longtime weekly newspaper, serving Latinos in the Bay Area.

Damian Trujillo, host and producer of NBC Bay Area’s public affairs program Comunidad Del Valle.

The event is free and open to the public, however RSVPs are requested. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP to Assemblymember Wieckowski’s district office at 510-440-9030.

WHO: Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski (25th Assembly District)

WHAT: Latino Heritage Leadership Awards Ceremony

WHERE: East Side Union High School District Board Room, 830 N. Capitol Ave., San Jose

WHEN: 1-2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, 2014

Information submitted by Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont)

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