Senator Negrete McLeod Holds Third Annual “Man of the Year” Awards Luncheon

Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod acknowledged the good deeds and contributions of extraordinary men throughout the 32nd Senate District at her annual "Man of the Year" Awards luncheon which was held on Friday, June 29th in the City of Pomona.

"The (Man of the Year) Awards Luncheon is an opportunity to highlight the successes of these men as they serve as role models for young men and boys," said Senator Negrete McLeod. "Join me in congratulating these extraordinary public servants as they continue to make lasting and impressive contributions to our community."

The eleven men were selected from all cities and unincorporated communities within the 32nd Senate District. The 2012 Men of the Year are:

Senator Negrete McLeod to hold Oversight Hearing on Emergency Preparedness

On July 25th, Senator Negrete McLeod will conduct a hearing of the Select Committee on the Alameda Corridor in the Ontario City Council Chambers.  The Select Committee's emphasis is on transportation and goods movement through Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.  The hearing will focus on emergency management preparedness and safety.

"Often, immediately after a natural disaster or an emergency that disrupts daily life, there are hearings and reports about how we could have done things better," said Senator Negrete McLeod.  "My hope is that this hearing will bring people together to make sure that we are prepared ahead of time."

The hearing will include representatives from the railroad industry, commercial trucking industry, and local and state agencies.  The hearing is open to the public. 

San Bernardino Water Reclamation Plant is Beneficiary $1.7 Million Energy Grant

Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod (D-Chino) announced that Gas Technology Institute (GTI) received $1,767,185 from the California Energy Commission to demonstrate an innovative fuel-flexible combined heat and power system (CHP) at the San Bernardino Water Reclamation Plant.

Funding for the grant, which the Energy Commission recently approved, comes from the Commission's Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) program.  GTI is providing $870,388 in matching funds for the project.

"This project will help increase energy efficiency and reduce energy costs for the wastewater treatment plant which are both good for rate payers." McLeod said.

The company will design and demonstrate a CHP system at the San Bernardino Water Reclamation Plant.  The CHP system will provide operational and fuel flexibility capabilities in order to use a wide range of fuels as potential energy sources. These potential fuels include natural gas, renewable resources, waste and flare gases.

The project will help advance technologies that will increase energy efficiency and allow for the cost-effective integration of renewable sources into CHP systems.  CHP is an efficiency strategy that captures waste heat generated during the production of electricity and applies it to a useful purpose, such as water heating or space cooling, instead of allowing the heat to escape directly to the environment.

The California Energy Commission's PIER program supports public interest research and development that helps improve the quality of life in California by bringing environmentally safe, reliable, and affordable energy services and products to the marketplace.

Senator Honors Local American Legion California Boy’s State Conference attendees

The American Legion California Boys' State Conference visited the State Capitol on Thursday, June 21st. 

Approximately 1,000 high school students from across the state were selected to attend this honors conference and represent their community at the seven day long government program at California State University, Sacramento.  The program culminates in the convening of newly elected Boys' State Legislature in the Assembly Chambers. 

"I commend these young men on being selected to represent their communities and hope they gain a lot from the conference," said Senator Negrete McLeod. 

The American Legion and the student delegates met with Senator Negrete McLeod's staff and received a certificate recognizing their accomplishments. 

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Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod "Out and About" in the Community

Senator Negrete McLeod in the 99th Annual Fontana Parade

Senator Negrete McLeod on a tour of the California Institution for Women in Chino

Senator Negrete McLeod at the 40th Anniversary of El Barrio Park with original members of the Mexican American Baseball Team from the 1940s.

Senator Negrete McLeod at the dedication of the Gary Moon Memorial Interchange with Highland Mayor and current SanBAG Board President Larry McCallon.

Senator Negrete McLeod and other elected officials at the Graciano Gomez Elementary School Groundbreaking.

Senator Negrete McLeod at the Molina and the Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation’s Free Health Fair with Tim Hsu and Debra Boudreaux.