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First Row (from left to Right) students are from American Sunrise Learning Center that won the Henry B. Gonzalez Essay Writing Scholarships are: Karen Herrera, Jessica Leon and Christopher Herrera. Second Row (from left to right) Frank Gonzalez (Brother of Congressman Charlie Gonzalez) Gina Gray from Rialto Studio Architectural Firm, Judith & Luis Alvarez from New York City, Norma V. Cantu, UT Austin Law Professor, and Roberto Zarate, ACCD Chairman Third Row (from Left to Right) Richard Silva, ACCD Student Financial Aid Director,James Gray from Rialto Studio Architectural Firm, Gary Pinion from Brooke Army Medical Center, and Dr. Robert Zeigler

 

The Henry B. Gonzalez Awards Ceremony was hosted by the San Antonio College
Public Administration Club (SAC-PAC), a student organization this past Saturday, November 17, 2007 at San Antonio College. In honor of the late congressman’s integrity, each year the SAC Public Administration Club presents Henry B. Gonzalez awards to leaders who have made an impact in their communities through accomplishment, dedication, and service.

In addition to award recipients who demonstrate characteristics embodied by Henry B. Gonzalez, the SAC/PAC will award three $250 San Antonio College scholarships to students from the American Sunrise Learning Center, based on leadership skills they demonstrate through essay writing on the life of Henry B. Gonzalez. Essay winners were Karen Herrera, Jessica Leon, and Christopher Herrera.

Award Recipients:

• The Henry B. Gonzalez Lifetime Achievement in Public Service Award for Lifelong Dedication to Public Service, Integrity and Leadership Development will be awarded to Luis Alvarez, former president, National Urban Fellows in New York City and Judy Alvarez current Director of the Queens, New York Community Clinic.
  
• The Henry B. Gonzalez Outstanding Community Partnership Award was presented to James and Gina Gray from Rialto Studio Landscape Architecture, San Antonio.
  
• Receiving the Henry B. Gonzalez Public Service & Integrity Award for exemplary leadership and dedication to public service will be Norma V. Cantu, current Law Professor at UT Austin Law School and former Assistant Secretary of Education for Civil Rights in the Clinton Administration.
  
• The San Antonio College Public Administration Club Cornerstone of Service & Commitment Award was presented to Tomas Campos from the San Antonio College Financial Aid Office for outstanding dedication and support to students.
  
• The San Antonio College Public Administration Club Outstanding Alumnus Award was awarded to Gary Pinion from Brooke Army Medical Center for exemplary achievements.