His Name 'Reflects His Work Ethic': Local Hero

REDONDO BEACH, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Nadene Gallagher of Torrance, who nominated Perfecto Mayorquin:

Where the nominee lives:
Panorama City

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Torrance, CA.

Name of the nominee:
Perfecto Mayorquin

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Nadene Gallagher

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Perfecto is a Lead Evening Cleaner for one of our commercial accounts.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Perfecto deserves to be recognized for his willingness to perform all tasks with a positive attitude and visible results. He is always willing to figure out a solution when facing a challenge.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
His actual name is Perfecto, and it means "perfect" in Spanish. This reflects his work ethic in so many ways.

Thank you for all you do, Perfecto!

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