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- Native Californian (6th generation)
- U.S. Navy Veteran (Volunteered for Vietnam War: 1964 to 1970)
- Retired Educator (Pre-school, grades K to 6; Spanish (9-12); Colleges & Universities
- BA, History, MA Education, 2 ABD's (USC)
- Professional Translator (English, Spanish, Thai, Lao, German)
- California Senior Legislator, PSA-19 (Beginning Second Term)
- First Vice Commander, El Monte American Legion Post 261
- Chairman Boys' State Program, American Legion, Post 261 (five years in a row)
- City of El Monte Cultural Commissioner (Sister Cities)
- Member Board of Directors, El Monte Historical Society
- Parliamentarian, El Monte Friends `O Garden Club\
- Member of Transition Team to Consolidate LACCOA & AAA Advisory Council
- Member of Los Angeles County Area on Aging Advisory Council (five years in a row)
- Served as elected Board of Trustees Member @ Rio Hondo College (eight years)
- Linguist (Languages: Spanish, German, Thai, Laotian)
- Computer Literate (MAC & PC)
- Active in Nativity Church for 35 years (Bilingual Lector--English & Spanish)
- Active in Three PTSA's (Parent/Teacher/Student Associations)
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