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Union Bank Honors Our Heroes

As part of its ongoing (Jewish American Heri-
commitment to cultural tage Month); Delores A.
diversity and respon- Jacobs, Ph.D. and Nicole
sible banking,Union Murray Ramirez (Lesbian,
Bank, N.A., partnered Gay, Bisexual, Transgen-
with KPBS to honor 17 der Pride Month); Rich-
local individuals who are ard Nares and Rachael
making a difference to Ortiz (Hispanic Heritage
enrich the lives of oth- Month); Bill Bodry and
ers. The honorees were Pamela Finkel (Disability
announced as part of the Awareness Month); and
2011 Cultural Diversity Michelle Marie Parada
Partnership, which rec- and Brandie Taylor (Na-
ognizes and pays tribute tive American Heritage
to local heroes from eight Month.) San Diego Woman
diverse communities
who are making a differ- “We are grateful for the
ence by improving their opportunity to express
workplace, profession, our commitment to
neighborhood, commu- diversity and our commu- 17
nity, region and the world. nities through the Local
The year-long celebration Heroes program and our
of diversity culminated partnership with KPBS,”
with an awards ceremony said Union Bank Senior
held, at the Balboa The- Executive Vice President
ater in San Diego, where Pierre P. Habis, head of
recipients were formally Community Banking.
recognized. “We’re proud to celebrate
these amazing individuals
The 2011 Local Heroes with this well deserved
honorees are: Veverly E. recognition.”
Anderson, Theophilus
A. (Theo) Logan and Entertainment for the
Martha R. Logan (Black evening included B-Side
History Month); Kathi Players, LEIISA Polyne-
Anderson and Barbara sian Dance Group, the
Bry (Women’s History San Diego Ballet and
Month); Thomas E. Hom Second Avenue Klezmer
and Robin J. Tarr (Asian Ensemble.
Pacific American Heritage
Month); Edith Eva Eger,
Ph.D. and Jackie Gmach