WHAT
 Henry B. Gonzalez Awards Ceremony hosted by the San Antonio College
Public Administration Club (SAC-PAC), a student organization.
 
WHEN
Saturday, November 17, 2007
10 a.m.


WHERE
San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Ave.
Visual and Technology Center, Room 120
(building is located at Lewis and Dewey streets)

WHY
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.
 
WHO
Students and faculty advisors with the San Antonio College Public Administration Club (English and Spanish-speaking)
Henry B. Gonzalez Family Members
 
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.
 
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.

The Henry B. Gonzalez Outstanding Community Partnership Award will be 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 Cornerstone of Service & Commitment Award will be presented to Tomas Campos from the San Antonio College Financial Aid Office for outstanding dedication and support to students.  

The Outstanding Alumnus Award will be awarded to Gary Pinion from Brooke Army Medical Center for exemplary achievements.  

CONTACT: Sylvia De Leon, Elizabeth Peralta or Maria Jimenez at (210) 733-2888.
SAC Public Administration Program - Email: sdeleon@mail.accd.edu