Council Fetes Historic Duo of Marathon Runners

The following is a press release from the office of Councilman Paul Krekorian:

Councilmember Paul Krekorian led the Los Angeles City Council today in honoring two Valley Glen residents who made history as the first female duo with Down Syndrome to complete the Los Angeles Marathon when they finished the 26.2 mile race on March 18, 2012.

Antoinette Mendoza and Angela Armenta completed the momentous occasion as team members of ARC, an organization that helps individuals with developmental disabilities, making history by crossing the finish line in 7 hours and 39 minutes and 12 hours and 30 minutes, respectively.  

“Antoinette Mendoza and Angela Armenta are shining examples of the best our community has to offer and I was so proud to honor their achievement today,” Councilmember Paul Krekorian said. “Antionette’s and Armenta’s drive to succeed should serve as an inspiration to us all and proves that nothing is impossible if you set your mind to it.”

Also honored at the council meeting were Rafael Adame and Tim Sathre (ARC clients and athletes who each recently completed their 5th LA Marathon); Brett Bachmann (ARC Executive Director); Jennifer Davis (ARC Day Program Director); Sue Sweeny (ARC staff member); and Doug Dennis (ARC staff member).