Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva honored 59 women recently at the 65th Assembly District’s annual Women of Distinction<\/a> event at the Fullerton Public Library.<\/p>\n

Honorees were nominated by their peers in one of three categories — exemplary service, outstanding achievements and ability to inspire positive change. They were selected by Quirk-Silva, who represents Stanton, Garden Grove, Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton and La Palma.<\/p>\n

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Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva honored 59 women recently at the 65th Assembly District’s annual Women of Distinction<\/a> event at the Fullerton Public Library.<\/p>\n

Honorees were nominated by their peers in one of three categories — exemplary service, outstanding achievements and ability to inspire positive change. They were selected by Quirk-Silva, who represents Stanton, Garden Grove, Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton and La Palma.<\/p>\n

“This event is held annually to thank women for all the great contributions they make in our community. They are all to be commended for our service, not just to their families, but also for the service to our community," Quirk-Silva said.<\/p>\n

“Women are professionals that contribute greatly to the economy. So, securing economic opportunity for all women—through equal pay, access to childcare, family friendly workplaces, and protecting vulnerable communities — makes a stronger California and a stronger nation,” she added.<\/p>\n

The 2017 Women of Distinction honorees are:<\/p>\n

EDUCATION<\/p>\n

Jennifer Berens<\/p>\n

Joyce Bleker<\/p>\n

Kenni Blossom<\/p>\n

Sara Cooper<\/p>\n

Laurel Estrada<\/p>\n

Joanne Fawley<\/p>\n

Emy Flores<\/p>\n

Ruth Gaer<\/p>\n

Estella Grimm<\/p>\n

Mary Kay Orr<\/p>\n

Mary Mazza<\/p>\n

Janny Meyer<\/p>\n

Teresa Moran Shimogawa<\/p>\n

Lorena Moreno<\/p>\n

Tonantzin Oseguera<\/p>\n

Jackie Rodarte<\/p>\n

Jill Rosenbaum<\/p>\n

Jan Sapien<\/p>\n

Karen Skoug<\/p>\n

Patty Slope<\/p>\n

Susan Smith<\/p>\n

Hilda Sugarman<\/p>\n

Eden Turner<\/p>\n

Jeanette Vazquez<\/p>\n

Su Wells<\/p>\n

Stephanie Wilmoth<\/p>\n

COMMUNITY SERVICE<\/p>\n

Eva Arevalo<\/p>\n

Shirley Bloom<\/p>\n

Jeanette Burns<\/p>\n

Alicia Castillo De La Luz<\/p>\n

Alma Chavez<\/p>\n

Kathy Dasney<\/p>\n

Laura Dean Richarson<\/p>\n

Cathy Eldredge<\/p>\n

Minerva Gomez<\/p>\n

Rosamaria Gomez Amaro<\/p>\n

Laura Gonzalez<\/p>\n

Rida Hamida<\/p>\n

Mirvette Judeh<\/p>\n

Ana Lety Hernández<\/p>\n

Jo-Anne Matsuba<\/p>\n

Marlene McGlensey<\/p>\n

Veronica Moran<\/p>\n

Vivien Moreno<\/p>\n

Claudia Perez Figueroa<\/p>\n

Leslie Reynoso<\/p>\n

Yvonne Roble De Caprio<\/p>\n

Susan Sonne<\/p>\n

ARTS<\/p>\n

Aimee Aul<\/p>\n

Leanne Emas<\/p>\n

BUSINESS<\/p>\n

Dena Bravo David<\/p>\n

SPORTS<\/p>\n

Michelle Jackson<\/p>\n

Adriana Valdez<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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