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National City council honors 10 local women for Women’s History Month
Summary
At its March 3 meeting National City presented proclamations recognizing 10 local women for leadership across philanthropy, business, education and cultural preservation; honorees gave brief remarks.
The National City Council used part of its March 3 meeting to recognize 10 local women for Women's History Month and to present proclamations to community organizations.
Vice Mayor Molina and other councilmembers called each honoree forward and described contributions in areas such as community service, health care philanthropy, small business leadership and cultural preservation. Honorees included Candelaria "Candy" Cuevas, Jovita Arellano, Lisette Amaya (Nahomi's Cafe), Mona Lisa Santos (children's book author), Nancy Estolano, Nayeli Palasuelos Macias, Shirley Farrell, and Susan Veil Los Santos (publisher, Filipino Press). Mona Lisa Santos thanked the council and said her work focuses on emotional literacy in children.
The council also presented proclamations to Feeding San Diego and Meals on Wheels San Diego County; Brent Wakefield, president and CEO of Meals on Wheels San Diego County, described the organization's 66 years of service to homebound residents. The mayor and councilmembers praised volunteers and staff for community outreach.
These recognitions were ceremonial and did not involve council votes or administrative action.
