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Riverbank council recognizes seniors, mental-health advocates and cyclists; community groups announce events
Summary
The Riverbank City Council used part of its meeting to present proclamations for Older Americans Month, Mental Health Awareness Month and National Bike Month, heard public comments from a congressional district representative and local groups, and promoted several upcoming community events.
The Riverbank City Council presented a series of ceremonial proclamations and heard public comments from local organizations and a congressional district representative during its regular meeting.
Mayor Rachel Hernandez presented a certificate honoring Raymond Espinosa as one of Riverbank's outstanding senior citizens. A family member read a short biography noting Espinosa was born on 01/24/1934, moved to Riverbank as a teenager, worked in maintenance and upholstery, served as a poll worker and is a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus.
The mayor also read a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Riverbank and acknowledged Refugio Bienestar for more than two decades of service to Latino residents. "We are committed to raising awareness and increasing access to culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services," Mayor Hernandez said while presenting the proclamation.
City officials also proclaimed May as National Bike Month and honored longtime local cyclist Gary Pearson. Pearson described his cycling routes in the city and region and said he has ridden "probably do[ne] 2,200 miles throughout the city and throughout the region," and that he serves on the regional STAMCOG bicycle-pedestrian advisory committee.
Public comment included Alejandro Flores from Congressman Tom McClintock's office, who outlined constituent services available through the Modesto office and mentioned recently passed House legislation on forest health now awaiting Senate action. Olivia Rambula, speaking as president of the Riverbank Chamber of Commerce, invited residents to several upcoming chamber events including a May 14 tax workshop, June food-truck workshops (English and Spanish sessions), a June 8 car show and a June 9 Modesto ribbon-cutting. Sammy Martinez, leader of the Love River Bank initiative, reported the citywide volunteer day drew more than 400 volunteers (up from 300 the prior year) and promoted upcoming community events including Kite Day at Silver Park and a Fourth of July bicycle parade.
Council members thanked volunteers and staff for recent projects and community events. The meeting then moved to consent items and the financial-audit presentation and vote later on the agenda.
Ending: The ceremonial recognitions and community announcements preceded the council's formal business; several event dates and volunteer opportunities were provided for residents.
