WHEREAS, Luisa Medina has dedicated over 20 years of her career to public service to improve the lives of vulnerable communities; and
WHEREAS, throughout her distinguished career, Ms. Medina has worked for the community in a variety of elected and appointed capacities. She served as former Executive Director of Centro La Familia, member of the Fresno Unified School District Board of Trustees, member of the Board of the Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission, chaired the City’s Housing and Community Development Commission, as Chief Operations Officer of the Fresno Private Industry Council, as a community organizer for Fresno Metro Ministry, and the League of Women Voters, among others; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure as Development Director at Central California Legal Services (CCLS), Ms. Medina secured many resources with which CCLS can provide no-cost legal services to underrepresented families across the Central Valley; and
WHEREAS, Luisa Medina was presented with the Liberty Bell Award, by the Fresno County Bar Association in May 2019, in recognition of her long history of public service, her steadfast dedication to social justice, and her advocacy for the health and well-being of underrepresented peoples; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno is proud to recognize the life, legacy, and accolades of Luisa Medina. Her exemplary record of service has earned her the well-deserved respect and admiration of the Fresno community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, we, the Fresno City Council and Mayor Jerry Dyer, upon the occasion of her retirement, do hereby proclaim the 18th of January 2024 as:
“Luisa Medina Day”
in the City of Fresno.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and
affixed the Great Seal of the City of Fresno, California, on this 18th day of January 2024.