Yesterday, ACLU Board of Director Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts presented member Gerry Low-Sabado with the Ralph B. Atkinson award. Gerry, through her research into her own family's history, unearthed a buried and forgotten Chinese history of Monterey and Pacific Grove. Said Pacific Grove Mayor Bill Kampe, who also presented Gerry with the City of Pacific Grove's Certificate of Recognition,"The fishing village was a remarkable achievement for that time." And Gerry's research, said Sue Parris, a Pacific Grove resident and member of the National Coalition Building Institute,"is responsible for bringing us around."
The Atkinson Award, named for the distinguished civil rights advocate, Ralph B. Atkinson, is awarded annually to a member of the community who advances civil liberties. Senator Sam Farr, a past recipient, also sent Gerry a certificate.
Congratulations, Gerry!
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