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California Library Association President's Award

The President's Award recognizes outstanding contributions, leadership and achievement in support of California libraries by a Trustee, Friend, Elected Official or other lay person(s) who has given his or her time and talents to further the advancement of California Libraries.

The 2009 CLA President's Award recognizes Dorothy Cohen of the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library for her unwavering support, dedication, and ability to get results. During the last three years she has served on the Board of the Friends of the South Pasadena Library, the Library Exterior Beautification Committee, the Library's History Book Committee, Chair of the Bookstore Committee and is involved in the Library's Measure L Special Tax Ballot Measure (having served on three previous successful tax measures). Although she was a co-founder of the Book Store in 1982, Ms. Cohen enthusiasm and energy continue in her role of recruiting, training and scheduling staff for the store.

With her experience on the City Council, service as Mayor, and current city involvement as an appointed member of the Community Redevelopment Commission and a special task force on the City's Mission Street Specific Plan, Ms. Cohen makes sure the library maintains its position as a gem of South Pasadena.

The 2009 President's Award was announced at the Awards Ceremony during the 111th Annual California Library Association Conference & Exhibition in Pasadena, CA.

Posted on December 10, 2009 9:28 AM |

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