Senator Darrell Steinberg, Senate President Pro Tem Designate, renewed old friendships and addressed over 170 people at the 14th Annual Luncheon. |
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Senator Steinberg Addresses Record Crowd at 14th Annual Luncheon
California's designated Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg spoke to over 170 people at the 14th Annual Luncheon of the Power Inn Alliance. In recounting his days as a City Councilman from this District, Steinberg said he has always been mindful of where his political career began and is proud of the substantial progress and development over the years.
One of the original founders of The Alliance, and still a Director Emeritus, the Senator also chairs the Natural Resources and Water Committee and told the gathering the recent Alliance initiative to "Go Green and Clean" will help place Sacramento in a leadership position to attract sustainable and technical industries from throughout the world.
Mayor Heather Fargo and Councilman Kevin McCarty also spoke. McCarty said that many local business areas are looking at the Power Inn Alliance as a model to create their own Property-based Business Improvement District.
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Officer Elmer Marzan receives the Frst Annual "TOP COP" Award from Alliance Chairman Bob Perrine. |
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"TOP COP" Awarded to Local Officer; Businesses Recognized for Leadership, Development & Environment
Officer Elmer Marzan of SPD's 6th. District was presented with a new Alliance award, "TOP COP" at the recent Annual Luncheon. Officer Marzan worked for months in a high crime area, making arrests, arranging for clean up, and facilitating undercover stings, which resulted in a significant reduction in crime and calls for service. In an area inundated with drug dealing, gang violence, and numerous shootings, Marzan worked countless hours to identify the bad guys and clean up the neighborhood. He has also solved a difficult homicide case of a homeless person.
In presenting this first-of-its-kind award, Executive Director Jerry Vorpahl said that while the award will be given to one individual of the Sacramento Police or County Sheriff's Department who works in the area, "it is meant to honor all law enforcement people who patrol our streets, track down thieves and protect our people."
Other major awards were presented to TEICHERT, INC. for "Business of the Year," to SMUD for "Best Environmental Practices," also a new award to THE BUZZ OATES GROUP OF COMPANIES for "Best New Development" for the Florin Perkins Center, and to JOE HENSLER, the Immediate Past Chairman, for "Member of the Year." Trong Nguyen was honored as Director Emeritus.
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