SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Pedro Nava Monday presented Bonnie Sanabia with a resolution at a ceremony in the State Capitol recognizing her as the 35^th Assembly District’s Woman of the Year.

Speaker John Perez participated in the ceremony.

(Bonnie Sanabia and Pedro Nava-PHOTO-CA Assembly)

Ms. Sanabia is a Goleta resident who has also worked in electronics assembly and in the Santa Barbara County schools. She has been caring for her deaf, blind and handicapped 45 year-old son since his birth.  While doing so, she raised three other children with her late husband.  She is a member of United Domestic Workers Union/AFSCME Local 3930, which represents 2,400 In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) workers in Santa Barbara County.

“The cost savings to the state from keeping folks out of institutions or long term care facilities should not be overlooked,” said Assemblymember Nava. “Strong women like Bonnie Sanabia are a California treasure, and we should honor and respect their service.”

Source: Press Release