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1l1e Santa Clarita Valley is known as a wonderful place to live,
work and play. It is a community where people love to serve and to
"give back". Our Valley is often recognized by government leaders
from City and County to State and Federal offices as exemplary in
strong civic engagement. That civic pride and service is a spirit of
volunteerism that has annually shone brighcly for one man and one
woman since 1964, as "Man and Woman of the Year".
Each year, the Man & Woman of the Year Committee, now a
registered nonprofit organization made up of all past honorees,
comes together to select those two new leaders from a formidable
list of nominees. After this evening, that man and woman will
become part of the committee, continuing the important tradition
of shining a light on the vital role of service and volunteerism here
in the SCV, and honoring those who exemplify the qualities of
.iitH o./tm o/ de Jk~ volunteer leadership .
J[M LENT[NI Our volunteers are the backbone of the community, ensuring
strength to the charitable services that make our neighborhoods
strong. They help seniors, the homeless and the needy. People who
are sick and suffering, and chose who are hungry or living with fear,
are assisted by our volunteers. Our community has great services for
veterans, animal care, educational programs and the arts because of
the help of volunteers - selfless people who do whatever it takes to
meet the goals of our excellent nonprofit agencies.
It is our privilege to honor all 28 nominees who exemplify the
spirit of giving to the community through service. They have been
nominated by their charities for their tireless work and dedication.
Two will be selected tonight to carry the title of M an and Woman
of the Year for 2017, an honor they will proudly hold for a lifetime.
As the 2016 Man and Woman of the Year, we have been honored
to serve alongside men and women who earned the title in years
past and who continue to mold our valley into the wonderful
community we love.
We thank our sponsors and guests and congratulate this year's
2tJ/oryrcmuuz,o/de Jk~ nominees. Two of them will carry the tide, but every one of them is
LOlS BAUCCIO a winner, and every one of the organizations that nominated them
should feel proud. We certainly do.
Lois <Bauccio e:l Jim Lentini