Alameda Blue Star Moms President Named 'Woman of the Year'

From the Office of Sen. Ellen Corbett

SACRAMENTO – Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-San Leandro) on Thursday named Fremont resident Julie Ramirez as the 2013 10^th Senate District “Woman of the Year.”

Ramirez is the Founder and President of Alameda Blue Star Moms / Chapter CA23.  This non-profit has assisted hundreds of local military families with school supplies, toys for the holidays, and coats and bicycles for children since 2009.  It has provided resources for parents of deployed soldiers, returning veterans and supporters of military families.

“Julie Ramirez has distinguished herself as an active community resident and supporter of military families, including her own,” Corbett said. “Her leadership in founding the Alameda Blue Star Moms Chapter CA 23 is a testament to her commitment to East Bay families. It is my honor to name Julie as 10^th Senate District ‘Woman of the Year.’ ”