During a recent Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meeting, significant resolutions were passed recognizing community contributions and commemorating important historical events.

The board honored Rosa Coronado with the 2024 League of Women Voters of North Santa Barbara County Making Democracy Work Founders Award. Coronado, a dedicated educator and community advocate, has been instrumental in teaching U.S. citizenship classes since 2013, assisting over 200 individuals in their journey to citizenship with a remarkable 100% pass rate among her students. In her acceptance speech, Coronado expressed pride in empowering her students and emphasized the importance of voting as a next step in their civic engagement.

The board also proclaimed June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth in Santa Barbara County, recognizing the historical significance of the day when enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom in 1865. The resolution highlighted the ongoing struggle against systemic racism and called for community engagement in promoting equity and inclusion. Members of the NAACP expressed gratitude for the board's support in honoring this important day.

Additionally, the board celebrated the 10th anniversary of Honor Flight Central Coast California, which has provided veterans with all-expense-paid trips to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials honoring their service. The organization has flown 668 veterans since its inception, fostering camaraderie and recognition among those who served.

Lastly, the board proclaimed June 12, 2024, as National Women Veterans Day, acknowledging the growing demographic of women veterans and their contributions to the military and society. The resolution emphasized the critical roles women veterans play in various sectors and their leadership in social change movements.

These resolutions reflect the board's commitment to recognizing local heroes and historical milestones, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity in Santa Barbara County.