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PRESENTATION MEMORANDUM
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
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August 24, 2026
SUBJECT: CELEBRATING CERRITOS PRESENTATIONS
BACKGROUND
Celebrating Cerritos is a quarterly event that honors and recognizes community members for their significant accomplishments and contributions made to the Cerritos community.
The program provides the City with an opportunity to highlight the many achievements of Cerritos residents, organizations, and leaders.
By recognizing the dedication and accomplishments of talented individuals and organizations across diverse fields, Celebrating Cerritos aims to foster civic pride and encourage continued involvement in programs and initiatives that benefit the community. The event also serves as an opportunity for the City to express its appreciation to the residents, local leaders, and organizations whose collective efforts help make Cerritos a stronger and more connected community.
This list of honorees for this quarter's Celebrating Cerritos follows:
Distinguished Young Women
The Distinguished Young Women (DYW) of California's program is part of a larger national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholastics, leadership, and talent in young women. It is the oldest and largest national scholarship program for high school girls. The program not only provides over $1 billion in college scholarship opportunities but also provides Life Skills workshops where young women gain skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. The following young women are being recognized for their tremendous efforts in academics, philanthropy, civic engagement, and the arts.
Anoushka Rajeev
Anoushka Rajeev is the DYW of Cerritos-Artesia West and a senior at Whitney High School. She serves as President of both Model United Nations and Mock Trial and practices Indian Classical Dance, performing locally and internationally. Interested in pursuing a career in law and international relations, she has earned several distinctions, including Best Delegate at the National High School Model United Nations (NHSMUN) in 2026, Best Attorney nominations in 2024 and 2025, and LYNDA P. JONNSON
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MARK E. PULIDO
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JENNIFER HONG
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SOPHIA M. TSE
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FRANK AURELIO YOKOYAMA
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selection as a delegate to California Girls State. She has also organized a menstrual product drive through Whitney1s Girl Up Club.
As a DYW representative, Anoushka participates in community events and plans to recruit more girls from schools across the ABC Unified School District. She hopes to promote DYW's motto, "Be Your Best Self," and inspire others to apply it in every area of their lives.
Katherine Low
Katherine Low is the DYW of Cerritos-Artesia Central and a senior at Whitney High School. A Cerritos native, she has been a competitive swimmer with Lakewood Aquatics for 11 years and serves as captain of both the Whitney swim and crosscountry teams. She has earned multiple MVP honors and also teaches swimming to children at the Los Cerritos YMCA and Lakewood Aquatics.
Katherine was one of three talent winners at California Distinguished Young Women (CADYW) in Bakersfield, where she performed William Gillock1s Fountain in the Rain on piano. She looks forward to encouraging and mentoring the next class of Distinguished Young Women. Lauren Ma
Lauren Ma is the DYW of Cerritos-Artesia East and a senior at Whitney High School.
Passionate about youth advocacy, public policy, and creative expression, she hopes to study political science or public policy and pursue law.
Lauren has made significant contributions through UNICEF service projects, speech and debate outreach, voter registration efforts, and mentoring younger students.
She also serves as Varsity Golf Team Captain and has held leadership roles in Prom and Moot Court. Her achievements include being a Georgetown Moot Court quarterfinalist and an Interview Award scholarship recipient at the DYW State Finals.
As a DYW representative, Lauren has participated in community events, promoted the program to younger students, and built connections through the state finals. She strives to embody DYW's "Be Your Best Self" principles through service, personal growth, goal-setting, and mentorship.
Outstanding Athlete
The City Council recognizes Aaliyah Bryant for her outstanding achievements at the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships and for her dedication and hard work as a young Cerritos athlete.
Aaliyah Bryant
Aaliyah Bryant, a 13-year-old Cerritos resident and eighth-grade student-athlete, recently represented Black Lightning at the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships, one of the highest levels of youth track and field competition in the nation.
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At the national competition, Aaliyah placed 3rd in the nation in the 800-meter event and 4th in the nation in the 4x400-meter relay with her team. She also competed in the 200m, 400m, and 4x800m relay events.
Aaliyah's accomplishments reflect her dedication, discipline, and commitment to academics, athletics, training, and personal development. She has represented Cerritos with pride and serves as an inspiring example for other young athletes in the community. She is also passionate about education and aspires to pursue a career in medicine or engineering.
Friends of the Cerritos Library Board of Directors
The Friends of the Cerritos Library supports and advocates for the library. The organization is comprised of volunteers who work to promote the library in the community, fund raise for library programs and services, and to encourage and promote the use of the library facilities.
Tracy Winkler
As Tracy Winkler steps down from the Friends of the Cerritos Library Board of Directors, we proudly recognize her many years of dedicated service and outstanding contributions to the organization and the Cerritos community. A member of the Friends since 1978 and a Past President, Mrs. Winkler has generously volunteered her time supporting book sales, sorting donated materials, contributing articles to the Friends' newsletter, and helping raise funds for valuable library programs. We extend our sincere appreciation to Mrs. Winkler for her exceptional commitment, leadership, and lasting contributions to the Friends of the Cerritos Library.
Manuel Ortega
Manuel Ortega has been a dedicated member and volunteer of the Friends of the Cerritos Library since 1989, generously contributing 36 years of service through leadership roles, book sales, the Friends Book Store, and numerous other activities that support valuable library programs. As he steps down as a Board member for the Friends of the Library, we proudly recognize his many accomplishments, including his service as President, Parliamentarian, and Membership Chair, as well as the countless hours he has devoted to advancing the mission and success of the organization. We extend our sincere appreciation to Mr. Ortega for his extraordinary dedication.
Recognition of Service for Outgoing Cerritos Advisory Board Members The Cerritos City Council will recognize the service of the following outgoing members of Cerritos Advisory Boards:
• Alex Camargo, Parks and Recreation Commission
• Kenneth Chiang, Economic Development Commission
• Deepak "DJ" Jhaveri, Planning Commission
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The Business Spotlight Program features Cerritos-based businesses that have played an important part of the Cerritos business community. Featured businesses are those that have chosen Cerritos as their home and whose story highlights the benefits of locating in Cerritos.
Robert H. Gregg DDS, Inc.
For over four decades, Robert H. Gregg DDS, Inc. has been serving the Cerritos community with his dental practice while innovating technologies in laser dentistry.
Located at 10929 South Street, Dr. Gregg has dedicated his career to advancing minimally invasive periodontal care, clinical research, and education. In addition to offering comprehensive dental care at his dentistry, Dr. Gregg also develops and manufactures periodontal lasers to share with clinics worldwide.
Robert H. Gregg DDS, Inc. is located at 10929 South Street, Suite 106-B, Cerritos, CA 90703. Their phone number is (562) 860-6587, and their website is laserdds.cc.
UQuality Automotive Products, LLC
Since 1999, UQuality Automotive Products, LLC has been an industry supplier and distributor of consistent and reliable automotive aftermarket products. UQuality is well known for providing customers and installers with brake drums, rotors, and pads with an emphasis on fit, form, and function. The company continues to support the needs of automotive professionals from its Cerritos headquarters at 16411 Shoemaker Avenue, as well as their fully stocked distribution facility in Richmond, Virgina. A brief video presentation will be shared to further highlight UQuality Automotive Products, LLC's services and continued support for the Cerritos automotive aftermarket community.
UQuality Automotive Products, LLC is located at 16411 Shoemaker Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703. Their phone number is (562) 282-2888, and their website is uquality.com.