Milpitas Assemblymember honors local Latino leaders

"Elva Wilson taught Mexican Folklorico Dance at local elementary schools, and started a Spanish-language afterschool program for students. She also served as president of the district's English Learners' Advisory Committee. Since retiring, she has cofounded two local neighborhood associations. Lourdes Calande recently retired from district after 25 years. She was born in Mexico City and moved to San José in 1992."

"During her time with the district, she served as a tutor, an English-learner aide and a second language translator/interpreter. Hugo Jimenez is a lifelong resident of San José who served on the board of the Berryessa Union School District for 11 years. He also supported Berryessa students by actively volunteering for school district bond and parcel tax campaigns. He has organized neighborhood events including the Berryessa Art Festival and neighborhood cleanups."

Assemblymember Alex Lee and Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Márquez honored five Latino community leaders during Latino Heritage Month. Lee represents District 24, which includes Milpitas. Three honorees worked in the Berryessa Union School District: Elva Wilson taught Mexican Folklorico dance, started a Spanish-language afterschool program, led the English Learners' Advisory Committee, and cofounded neighborhood associations; Lourdes Calande retired after 25 years, having served as tutor, English-learner aide, and translator; Hugo Jimenez served 11 years on the school board, volunteered on bond and parcel tax campaigns, and organized neighborhood events. Jaime Jaramillo directs Centro De Servicios, serving over 12,000 families and distributing 50,000 pounds of food monthly. Edda Rivera worked for the City of Newark for over four decades.

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