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Valley Economic Alliance honors founding treasurer and swears in new board; Assemblymember administers oath
Summary
The Alliance paid tribute to founding treasurer Tom Sule, announced a memorial service, and installed a new board of directors whose oath of office was administered by Assembly Member Celeste Rodriguez.
Randy Wit paid tribute to Tom Sule, the Valley Economic Alliance's founding treasurer, noting Sule's long service overseeing finances and his role among the Alliance founders. Wit announced Sule's passing on November 30 and said the funeral service would be held on December 16 at St. Charles Church in North Hollywood.
The meeting then moved to the board installation segment. Victor Verilles and the nominating committee presented incoming board members who will serve three-year terms from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, and listed the one-year officers for 2026. The chair read a roster of continuing and incoming directors and thanked outgoing members for their service.
Assembly Member Celeste Rodriguez (Assembly District 43) administered the oath of office; board members stood, raised their right hands and repeated the oath to "support and uphold its mission and bylaws" and to "well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office." The chair then officially adjourned the meeting and invited attendees to a reception and photo opportunity.
No formal votes on policy or budget items were recorded during the installation segment; the installation consisted of nominations, public acknowledgement, and the oath.
