Glendora Woman Named one of 2013 Women of the Year

A Glendora woman was one of 15 women in the 32nd Congressional District honored by Rep. Grace Napolitano for 2013's Women of the Year.  

Ellen Young was recognized for her service at the La Fetra Senior Center in Glendora. According to a statement from Rep. Napolitano’s office, all 15 women displayed “exemplary service” to be named Women of the Year at the Grace T Black Auditorium in El Monte May 10.  

Each woman was nominated for the award by their volunteer organization or community group.  

“These remarkable women work tirelessly to improve our community through their volunteering,” Napolitano said in a statement. “They rarely receive the praise they deserve for the endless hours they put in behind the scenes, but we all feel the impact of their selfless efforts. This award is one way to express our deepest gratitude and say thank you to these outstanding women.”  

The 2013 Women of the Year:

Elizabeth Cortez, City of Baldwin Park Julia McNeil Senior Center – Baldwin Park
Michelle Gearhart-Pash,  City of Hope – Duarte
Margie Green, San Dimas Chamber of Commerce – San Dimas
Maria Huante, San Gabriel Mountains Forever – El Monte
Tawni Patrick, Covina Lion’s Breakfast Club – Covina  
Jasmin Arlene Ramirez, Alta Med Health Services Corporation – El Monte
Elizabeth Ann Ramirez, City of Azusa – Azusa
Brenda Reuter, Irwindale Chamber of Commerce – Irwindale
Lilian Rey, City of El Monte – El Monte
Vicki Scheliga, West Covina Lion’s Club – West Covina
Jeanine Scott, Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills – Monrovia
Silvia Solorio, Foothill Family Services – El Monte
Mellanie Villarreal, The Vet Hunters Project – El Monte
Ester Ybarra-Bryant, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services – West Covina
Ellen Young, City of Glendora – La Fetra Center – Glendora