Long before President Clinton exuded the belief that I feel your pain.

Oakland Buddhist Church (1996-2008).5 million for Campaign BCA — The 21st Century from 2003-2011.

Stockton Unified School District (1974-76).Northern California Ministers Association (1976).I was at a total loss and didnt know what to do.

which was then known as Fresno State College.his aspirations and tireless efforts have enabled IBS to accomplish those goals.

it was pretty hard to be hired as a Japanese American.

which was key to the formation of the Jodo Shinshu Center in Berkeleythis is only a fraction of her resume of what she has done for 50 years but I know she will continue to do great things to honor our Orange County Japanese pioneers and to ensure our Japanese American legacy will not be forgotten by future generations to come.

Patti Hirahara was Miss Suburban Optimist OC Nisei Queen in 1974.while still attending college.

(Photo courtesy of California State Parks)By NORI UYEMATSUPatti Hirahara has been a preservationist of Japanese American history as well as a communications facilitator between the U.and to learn more about her Japanese heritage.