L.A. Area Chamber Honors Gloria Molina Legacy
May 15, 2023 10:00 am
by L.A. Area Chamber
LOS ANGELES (May 15, 2023) — Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Maria S. Salinas, issued the following statement today after the passing of former political pioneer and community advocate, Gloria Molina:
“We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of former Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina. She leaves a deep legacy of service as a formidable elected leader who fought for her constituents and all Angelenos.
“She made history, breaking glass ceilings as the first Latina elected to the State Assembly, the Los Angeles City Council, and L.A. County Board of Supervisors. We are grateful for her transformative contributions through her public service career. We extend our condolences to her family.”
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About the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of a broad spectrum of organizations across the private, non-profit, academic, and public sectors, including the business community, job creators, and innovators in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. As the oldest and largest business association in the region, the Chamber has a long-standing history of convening business leaders, communities, and policy makers to promote a vibrant economy. The Chamber’s vision is A Thriving Region for All.