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Photo by Oscar Figueroa UCLA
TODAY
L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky (right) —
a UCLA graduate with a B.A. in economics and history and an
M.A. in history — received the inaugural UCLA Local
Legislator of the Year Award from Chancellor Albert Carnesale.
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It was quite a day in L.A. for UCLA
BY phil HAmpton
UCLA Today
Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky recently received
the inaugural UCLA Local Legislator of the Year Award at a reception
culminating UCLA Day with Local Government, an annual effort dedicated
to communicating UCLA’s messages to Los Angeles city and county
elected officials.
The award recognizes an elected official for significant contributions
to local government, the community and UCLA. Yaroslavsky, a Los
Angeles city councilman from 1975-94 and a supervisor since 1994,
earned a B.A. in economics and history in 1971 and an M.A. in history
in 1972 from UCLA.
“For almost 30 years, Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky has been
a steadfast advocate for our community and for UCLA,” Chancellor
Albert Carnesale said. “UCLA is proud to count him among our
many distinguished alumni.”
UCLA will make a donation in Yaroslavsky’s name to the School
of Public Policy and Social Research to help support a summer internship
for a student whose specific interest is public service.
Yaroslavsky called UCLA “a huge economic engine” and
praised the university’s commitment to the community. “UCLA
gave me an opportunity to have not just schooling, but an education,”
he said.
Carnesale also recognized alumnus and former Los Angeles County
District Attorney Gil Garcetti for his artistic contribution to
the Los Angeles region by presenting him with a framed Los Angeles
Times Magazine cover featuring his photograph of the recently completed
Walt Disney Concert Hall. Garcetti, a School of Law graduate, served
as district attorney from 1992-2000.
Prior to the reception at Walt Disney Concert Hall, key alumni
met with city and county leaders to talk about UCLA’s mission
of research, teaching and community involvement.
“This event provides a valuable opportunity for UCLA to
strengthen our relationships with local leaders as we work together
to achieve our shared aspirations for Los Angeles,” Carnesale
said.
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