Tonight, we adjourn our meeting in honor of an exceptional woman, who I was fortunate to call a dear friend—Diana Cusumano. For more than three decades, Diana has given her time, her talents and her heart to the Santa Clarita Valley. Whether in a classroom, a boardroom or behind the…
Tonight, I would like to adjourn in memory of Elaine Ballace – a talented actress, director, producer and member of the Santa Clarita community. Elaine began her career in the entertainment industry in 1977 with a role on Hawaii Five-O, launching a journey that would include dozens of film and…
Tonight, I would like to adjourn this meeting in memory of a truly spectacular man, Richard Huntington. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Rick moved around, spending his early school years in Connecticut, before settling in California in 1969. He attended William S. Hart High School, becoming heavily involved in the…
Tonight, it is with a heavy heart that we adjourn our meeting in honor of Jack Lilley. Jack is a dear friend, who I’ve known my entire life. Born on August 15, 1931, right here in Santa Clarita, he started his career in the late 1940s, following his horse-wrangler father…
Tonight, it is with a heavy heart that we adjourn this meeting in memory of an amazing man, Allen Hohnroth. Allen was born and raised on a farm in Nebraska, where his love of animals and nature began. Allen served as class president at Nebraska City High School, as well…
Tonight, it is with profound sadness that we adjourn this meeting in memory of a remarkable member of our community, Myrna Condie. Myrna was a devoted educator, an accomplished seamstress and a passionate community leader whose contributions to Santa Clarita will have a lasting impact. Myrna was a proud graduate…
Tonight, it is with profound sadness that we adjourn the meeting in memory of Dale Gerstel, a cherished member of the Santa Clarita community. Dale was the co-founder, alongside his wife and best friend Suzon, of Prayer Angels for the Military, Inc., a beloved nonprofit organization based in Newhall that…
Tonight, I would like to adjourn this meeting in memory of a remarkable woman—Sammy Thurman-Brackenbury. Born on a ranch in Wickieup, Arizona, in 1933, Sammy followed in her father’s footsteps, falling in love with horses and rodeos. A dedicated cowgirl, she would catch mustangs, train them to be ridden and…
It is with profound sadness that we adjourn tonight’s meeting in memory of John Hartigan, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who lived every moment with love and passion. John’s life was a journey of creativity and adventure. As a visionary in practical special effects for film and TV,…
Tonight, I would like to adjourn in memory of Dr. Lester A. Tanner—a remarkable man who radiated positivity and left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Known as “Les” to family and friends, he dedicated his life to education, serving as a principal in the Newhall School District…
