Hemet, CA - Photo Gallery - City Council Recognitions 2012

Prince of Peace Donation to City Banner Program

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00 -0800

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church graciously presented a $1,000 check to the Hemet City Council to help support the City's new Armed Forces Banner Program. Pastor Thompson voiced his appreciation for the City's efforts in this endeavor!

Karen Villegas Recognized by City Council

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00 -0800

As Mayor Youssef stated, "It's rare to have a Gates Millennium Scholar in our Valley, let alone from one of our own beloved Hemet High Schools." This year the City had one - celebrating Karen Villegas for her accomplishments (1 of 1000 nation-wide)!

Hemet High School County Chess Champs Recognized

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00 -0800

The City Council recognized members of the Hemet High School Chess Team who "three peated" as Riverside County Team Chess Champions! A hearty congratulations to our dedicated Hemet students!

Proclamation for May 2012 as Mental Health Month

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00 -0800

The City Council proclaimed May 2012 as Mental Health Month for the City of Hemet. Ms. Virginia Marshall and Mr. Savo Litvinov shared information on the many events throughout the community which will bring attention to this important concern.

Proclamation for April 2012 as Donate Life Month

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00 -0800

The Hemet City Council proclaimed April 2012 as Donate Life Month in the City. Mr. John Beers shared his personal story of how another's unselfish gift allowed him to enjoy the gift of life!

Celebration of First Peoples Day

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00 -0800

At the April 10 Council meeting, April 14 was declared First Peoples Day. Pictured are organizers Wiggs Mendoza (left) and Sewa Contreras (right), with Mayor Robert Youssef. The day recognizes the rich history of our Valley.

A Gift from Marumori, Japan

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00 -0800

At the Council meeting of March 27, 2012, Mayor Youssef and Mayor Pro-Tem Foreman accept gifts from an ambassador from visiting sister city Marumori, Japan. Gifts from Hemet's sister cities are displayed in the Sister City Conference room at City Hall.

Welcome to Hemet's Visiting Sister City Marumori

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00 -0800

Mayor Robert Youssef (left) and Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Foreman (2nd from left) greet ambassadors from one of Hemet's sister cities, Marumori, Japan. The City Council greeted the visitors at the meeting of March 27, 2012.

West Valley NJROTC Award Winners Recognized

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00 -0800

Recognized W.V.H.S. cadets (front, left-right) are Derrick Damian, Julia Rodriguez, Mark Nonato, Vanessa Cardoza, Mike Jones, and Mark Hackworth. Council (back, left-right) Councilmembers Smith, Franchville, Krupa, Mayor Pro-Tem Foreman and Mayor Youssef

Fire Chief Joseph Morris Swearing In Ceremony

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00 -0800

Mayor Robert Youssef, with the help of Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Foreman, officially swears in newly appointed Fire Chief Joseph Morris at the City Council meeting of Tuesday, March 13, 2012.

Sister City students from Kushimoto, Japan

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00 -0800

An ambassador from Kushimoto, Japan, read a letter from Kushimoto's Mayor and presented a gift to the City of Hemet from the City of Kushimoto. Kushimoto has served as a sister city to Hemet for many years and makes annual visits to our beautiful valley.

8th Annual Black History Essay Contest Winners

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:00 -0800

The Council at their meeting of February 28 congratulated winners of the essay contest-left to right- Mary Morse, President of the HRC; Lam Farrell; Somailia Miller (represented by her father-Jordan Salmond); Mayor Youssef; Olivia Chapman, and Andrea Mare

Hemet's West Valley High School Academic Champs!

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00 -0800

The City Council, at their meeting of February 14, 2012, recognized the West Valley High School 2011-12 Academic Decathlon Team for their 4th consecutive 1st Place crown for the County of Riverside.

Valley-Wide General Manager Leatherman Recognized

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00 -0800

The City Council, at their meeting of January 24, 2012, thanked the outgoing Valley-Wide Park & Recreation District general manager for his dedicated years of service to our Valley. Mr. Leatherman will be relocating with his family. Thanks Jeff!

Valley-Wide General Manager Leatherman Recognized

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00 -0800

At the City Council meeting of January 24, 2012, City Manager Brian Nakamura, on behalf of the Hemet City Council handed over a Certificate of Appreciation to Valley-Wide general manager Jeff Leatherman for his years of dedicated service to our Valley.

CIF Champion Hemet High Girls Volleyball 2011-12

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00 -0800

Mayor Robert Youssef congratulates the Hemet High School Girls Volleyball team at the January 10, 2012 City Council meeting. The lady Bulldogs won their second consecutive CIF title. Go Bulldogs!

Green Coalition Shopping Cart Art Contest

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00 -0800

City Council meeting of January 10, 2012, the City Council (from back left, Mayor Robert Youssef, Council Member Jerry Franchville, Council Member Larry Smith, Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Foreman, and Council Member Linda Krupa) recognize young artists.