Assemblymember Jared Huffman has named Mary Evelyn Arnold of Sonoma Valley as his 2011 Woman of the Year for the 6th Assembly District. A well-known volunteer throughout Sonoma, Mary Evelyn Arnold is treasurer of the Vintage House board, organizer of the Wednesday cooking “crew” at Meals on Wheels, birthday cake baker for WillMar Center, and “unofficial cat cuddler” at Pets Lifeline.
Recently named Sonoma’s Alcaldesa, a yearly honor awarded for exemplary civic and community commitment, Mary Evelyn’s generosity and vast contributions are immeasurable. Arnold will head to the State Capitol on Monday, March 21 for the annual “Woman of the Year” ceremony where she will be recognized as an exemplary California woman along with other extraordinary women. All 80 Assemblymembers and their honorees participate in this event. The day of celebration will include a Legislative Women’s Caucus Brunch Reception hosted by Attorney General Kamala Harris, Secretary of State Debra Bowen and Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom. Neither state nor legislative funds are used to pay for the activities.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
