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San Gabriel Valley JACL for high school students.on May 5 at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello.

By GWEN MURANAKARAFU SENIOR EDITORFive women who are pillars of strength for their communities and families were recognized in an uplifting celebration on May 5.The women all received proclamations from State Sen.including PaulAnka and Bob Hope.

Sue Yanaga Kawasaki expresses gratitude on behalf of the women.She also volunteers at Yosemite National Park.

president of the Downtown JACL.

She also sponsors scholarships at Southwestern Law School.The predicted rain for Saturday.

and Selah Shimazaki were the top two finishers in the youth division.Rising Stars 20 members joined sub-committees that were each in charge of organizing various aspects of the event.

prepared the prizes and announced the winners.where they enjoyed an all-you-can-eat pizza lunch.