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Board recognizes animal-care foundation, county retiree and Stand Out veterans event
Summary
Supervisors honored the Santa Barbara Animal Care Foundation for fundraising and volunteer service, recognized Lorena Chávez on her retirement after 29 years in county health services, and acknowledged the Stand Out veterans event that served hundreds of veterans with medical and social services.
The Board opened its Jan. 27 session with several recognitions.
Supervisors adopted a resolution acknowledging the Santa Barbara Animal Care Foundation, its board and volunteers for fundraising efforts and support to county animal services; Linda Greco accepted the recognition and thanked volunteers. The resolution noted the foundation has raised approximately $1,000,000 to support animal-care programs.
Later the Board adopted a resolution honoring Lorena Chávez for 29 years of service in county health programs, including work in obstetrics, pediatrics and community clinics; Chávez spoke briefly and thanked mentors and colleagues.
Supervisor Lavanino also presented an update and recognitions tied to the Stand Out veterans event (Oct. 25), noting 427 veterans served, 575 volunteers and broad interagency participation including Vandenberg Space Force personnel; supervisors approved the item unanimously.
Ending
The Board’s recognitions were adopted by unanimous vote; staff will continue community outreach programs and partnerships highlighted during the presentations.
