January 26, 2006

NEWS BRIEFS

District 10 Councilmember Nancy Pyle presents
commendation to Almaden Business Association
for outstanding service to the community

San Jose City Councilmember Nancy Pyle presented the members of the Almaden Business Association with a commendation at the Jan. 24 City Council meeting to highlight their continued excellence in service toward the District 10 community.

Members of the Almaden Business Association pose with Councilwoman Nancy Pyle and Vice Mayor Cindy Chavez after the group received a commendation. Photo by Misty De La Rosa

Councilmember Pyle stated, “Since 2003 the ABA has played an integral role in the continued success of small businesses and local companies in District 10, and I am proud to commend this wonderful organization for their continued service to both the businesses and residents of Almaden and Blossom Valley.”

Founded in June 2003 by former Vice-Mayor Pat Dando, the ABA is an association of companies, professional firms, and local business leaders located and doing business in the beautiful Almaden and Blossom Valley area of San Jose. The ABA has continued to establish prosperous and long lasting business relationships with the District 10 community. Most recently, the ABA raised over $30,000 to sponsor the purchase of new books, furnishings, fixtures, equipment and technology for the “Children’s Storytime Area” of the new Almaden Branch Library and Community Center.

“It was a great honor to have the Almaden Business Association recognized for our community service by the City of San Jose,” said Rich De La Rosa, ABA’s board president. “It truly is a personal privilege to be associated with such a wonderful group of business people who care about the community we live in.”

For more information about the ABA visit the group’s Web site at www.almadenbizassn.org.

Holy Spirit School accepts proclamation
from Councilmember Nancy Pyle for
Catholic Education Week

At the Jan. 24 city council meeting, District 10 Councilmember Nancy Pyle presented the students, faculty and staff of Holy Spirit School in Almaden with a proclamation celebrating the occurrence of Catholic Education Week and emphasizing the school’s commitment to academic enrichment.

“It is critical that we celebrate education within District 10 and Holy Spirit School is continually an example of excellence in education, during the occasion of Catholic Education Week we are given the opportunity to reflect on the outstanding work that these students accomplish throughout the year,” said Pyle.

Holy Spirit School is a school in Almaden Valley that operates under the auspices of the Diocese of San Jose. According to the proclamation, the faculty, staff, and families associated with Holy Spirit Parish are committed to carrying on the school’s tradition of excellence and providing all their students with skills needed for life-long and self-motivated learning, as well as responsible citizenship and active involvement in the local community.

For more information regarding Holy Spirit School visit the school’s Web site at www.holyspirit-school.org.