Four residents were among 26 honored at April 14 event.
Four Milpitas residents were among 26 individuals and organizations from across state Assemblymember Alex Lee’s District 24 to be honored as the district’s unsung heroes April 14 at the Fremont Downtown Event Center.
Rahim Jaffer is an active volunteer with Ismaili CIVIC and the Aga Khan Development Network, participating in food drives, teachings and finding ways to assist seniors in the community. Jaffer also works remotely to train hundreds of professionals as part of the School of Professional and Continuing Education in Afghanistan.
Nonie McDonald was nominated by Milpitas Vice Mayor Evelyn Chua, who accepted the award for her. Through her work with the Friends of the Milpitas Library, McDonald has helped raise thousands of dollars for the library materials and programs. McDonald also coordinates the library’s adult and teen volunteers.
Milpitas City Manager Steve McHarris was nominated by Milpitas City Councilmember Anthony Phan. McHarris previously served as Milpitas’ deputy city manager. Under his leadership, the city has encouraged and promoted, transit-oriented developments, pedestrian and bicycle trail connections, historic preservation and affordable housing.
Patricia Montoya was also nominated by Chua. She is the founder of the Peaceful Poets of Milpitas. Through this group, she brings together writers and lovers of poetry of all ages. “Patricia’s leadership with the Peaceful Poets of Milpitas over the past 16 years has fostered a love of poetry throughout the Milpitas community,” Chua said in her nomination statement.
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