The Sacramento JACL held its installation and Community Recognition Award event at Fuji Restaurant on Jan. 24, with special guests U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui (D–Calif.), Assemblywoman Stephanie Nguyen (D–10th District) and Sacramento Mayor Pro Tem Eric Guerra in attendance.
The Hon. Charles Kobayashi installed the chapter’s officers, who are as follows: Roger Fujii, president; Debbie Eto, vp; Kathy Delmendo, treasurer; and Randy Fong, secretary.
In addition, Community Recognition Awards were presented by Matsui, Nguyen and Guerra to Asian American leaders Bill Wong and John Yoshikawa, former ACC Senior Services CEO Connie Rusynyk, VFW 8985’s Andy Rosenau and longtime restaurateur Russell Okubo.
Matsui concluded the event with a stirring speech.
