SLLBV In The NewsAugust 17, 2008 Named Richard M. Valdez Day in the City of San Diego After completing an unprecedented third term as chair of the board of directors of The San Diego LGBT Community Center, Richard was presented with a Resolution from The San Diego City Council by Councilmember Toni Atkins, naming August 17, 2008 Richard M. Valdez Day in the City of San Diego. The Resolution, signed by all members of The City Council and by Mayor Jerry Sanders, was presented to Richard in recognition of his many contributions to the San Diego lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community, including his work for civil rights and equality for LGBT people, assistance in the creation of housing for homeless youth, and the advancement of services for youth, seniors, LGBT families and persons of color within the LGBT community. |