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Council honors Rigoberta Menchú Tum, community organizations and student scholars
Los Angeles City Council · November 17, 2000
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Summary
The council paid tribute to Nobel laureate Rigoberta Menchú Tum, commended Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services and Jorge Valle for neighborhood organizing, and presented National Merit semifinalist certificates to Van Nuys High School students.
At its November meeting, the Los Angeles City Council presented recognitions and certificates to community leaders, nonprofits and students.
Councilmember Jackie Goldberg introduced Rigoberta Menchú Tum, describing her 1992 Nobel Peace Prize and her foundation’s work educating and assisting returning indigenous Guatemalan…
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