{"id":19662,"date":"2015-02-05T18:46:57","date_gmt":"2015-02-06T02:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=19662"},"modified":"2015-02-05T18:51:03","modified_gmt":"2015-02-06T02:51:03","slug":"dave-loera-honored-as-citizen-of-the-year-photo-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=19662","title":{"rendered":"Dave Loera Honored As Citizen Of The Year – Photo Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dave and Teri Loera<\/p><\/div>\n

Posted 2\/5\/15<\/em> – Several dozen folks turned out to the Sierra Madre Room on Saturday, Jan. 31st to honor Dave Loera, named the 2014 Sierra Madre Citizen of the Year by the Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce. \u00a0Most of the City Council joined Congresswoman Judy Chu, Chamber Board members, members of the Harry L. Embree VFW Post 3208, and friends and family of the honoree. \u00a0 Speeches and commendations were given, a pasta buffet dinner prepared by Peppertree Grill was served, and dessert was provided by Poppy Cake Baking Company.<\/p>\n

From the Chamber press release on the announcement of Loera as the Citizen of The Year: “The COTY award is granted to an outstanding Sierra Madre resident who best demonstrates the town\u2019s spirit of volunteerism during the year. Loera\u2019s credentials are extensive. In addition to his VFW responsibilities, he currently serves on the Committee for Congresswoman Judy Chu in the collaboration between the Veteran\u2019s Administration Health Care System and Pasadena City College to establish a Veteran\u2019s Health Center in the San Gabriel Valley. He also serves on Assemblymember Chris Holden\u2019s Veteran\u2019s Advisory Committee.<\/p>\n

In Sierra Madre, Dave served as a Reserve Police Officer for 10 years; he has coached T-ball, Little League, Pony Colt Baseball and AYSO soccer. He is currently President of the St. Rita Men\u2019s Club and is Past President of the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club.<\/p>\n

Cmdr. Loera has also been instrumental in getting the VFW to support the city\u2019s 4th of July Parade, raise funds for the maintenance of Dapper Field and with the replacement of the bleachers at Heasley Field. He has served on Sierra Madre\u2019s Utility User\u2019s Tax oversight committee and much more.”<\/div>\n
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Enjoy the photos below by clicking to enlarge. \u00a0Videos to follow.<\/div>\n
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