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Awards And Recognition Presented To Dave Cortese
(partial list)
 

NAACP, San Jose/Silicon Valley Branch
A+ Grade for outstanding commitment to
workers rights, educational, social and economic equality
for all in Silicon Valley
May 1, 2008

UNITED STATES CONGRESS
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
In recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community
Anna G. Eshoo, MEMBER OF CONGRESS
September 9, 2006

San Jose City College
Friend of the College Award
Speaker, 2008 Commencement

LULAC

League of United Latin American Citizens
2008 Social Justice Award

NAACP
Legislator of the Year Award                                   
For efforts on behalf of the residents of Silicon Valley
San Jose/Silicon Valley Branch 2004

ESUHSD
Making a difference for the students of the ESUHSD

THE NATIONAL HISPANIC UNIVERSITY
SI SE PUEDE Award
California LULAC Young Adults Civil Rights Summit
On March 25, 2006

CITY OF SAN JOSE YOUTH COMMISSION
Certificate of Appreciation
For outstanding support and contribution
June 26, 2006

SOUTH BAY ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION
In recognition of dedicated community service,
promotion of multi-cultural understanding and
friendship to the Bay Area Muslim community
October 2007

EBPA-EVERGREEN BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Member Recognition 

WEST COAST AQUATICS
A Lifetime Honorary Member for Dedication
to the youth of the San Jose community
September 18, 2006

IAHF-ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Appreciation Award for service as a Director                       
2002-2006

EAST BAY LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
For making a difference in the lives of Bay Area students
In appreciation of support of the EBLF QOff

REBUILDING TOGETHER
Partners with Rebuilding Together
Silicon Valley – April 2003, April 2004, April 2006

AGNEWS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Deepest gratitude from the families and residents
of Agnews Development Center
Christmas Tree Lighting, December 23, 2005

METROPOLITAN EDUCATION DISTRICT
In recognition for being the Key Note Speaker
at Central County Occupational Center’s
37th Annual Student Awards Ceremony 2006

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Appreciation for serving as
President, San Jose Rotary East
1989-1990

SAN JOSE MOOSE LODGE
Community Service Award
In appreciation of dedicated service to our community
San Jose Moose Family Center No. 401
March 18, 2006

SANTA CLARA COUNTY CITIES ASSOCIATION
Certificate of Appreciation for service as President
In recognition of dedicated public service and
contributions to public policy for the good
of the 15 Cities of our County and the people we serve
December 8, 2005

SAMOAN COMMUNITY
In Appreciation
SAMOAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
40TH YEAR CELEBRATION
June 1, 2002

MEASURE B HIGHWAY PROJECT
Participation in Groundbreaking Ceremonies
“Break the Bottleneck” I-880 Widening, July 19, 2001
U.S. 101 Widening, August 17, 2001
“Unknot Traffic on Local Streets” Route 85/87 Interchange, September 6, 2001

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
In Appreciation
School of Journalism & Mass Communications

MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION
Certificate of Appreciation
40TH Anniversary, Than Phong THE PLANET
From Founder & President
Grand Mason Victor Duc Phan

FIRST 5 SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Certificate of Recognition
For making young children the highest priority
November 2, 2007

HARA – HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND AFFILIATES
Certificate of Appreciation
For outstanding active forum participation
February 6, 2006, San Jose City Hall

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow
In appreciation of tangible and significant assistance
given for the furtherance of better understanding and
friendly relations among peoples of the world

EVERGREEN BALVIHAR
Guest of Honor recognition Fifth Annual Gala of the Arts
2005
                       
EVERGREEN PTA   
Evergreen Parent Teacher Association
Council Honorary Service Award for dedicated
service to the Evergreen Community
2001-2002

LE HQI PHAT DN TRUYEN THONG DAN GIAN
In recognition and appreciation of contribution
and strong support May 26, 2007

THE VIETNAMESE PARENTS OF THE EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Acknowledgement for continuing support in the educational process of our students
February 27, 1993

ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED SAN JOSE POLICE OFFICERS & FIREFIGHTERS
In appreciation for Support
"The Wisdom To Listen" – The Courage To Act 2001

SANTA CLARA COUNTY CITIES ASSOCIATION
For service as President
2005

SONS OF SICILY
Appreciation for Service
1992 – 1993

ESUHSD-EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Trustees Award
Recognition of Excellence 2001

VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY-VOVINAM VIET VO DAO
Certificate of Appreciation
For outstanding support and contribution to the Vietnamese
American Community
December 21, 2006

PACT-PEOPLE ACTING IN COMMUNITY TOGETHER
Recognition for Participation
Immigration Vigil – May 1, 2007

CAIR-COUNCIL ON AMERICAN-ISLAMIC RELATIONS
Bridge Building Award
In recognition of passion, energy, and generosity
of spirit in promoting greater awareness and
goodwill among all communities
September 9, 2006

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Certificate of Appreciation
For outstanding and dedicated Service
Rotary Club of East San Jose
1998-99

REBUILDING TOGETHER
In Appreciation of Generous Support                   

HISTORY SAN JOSE
Pacific Hotel Gallery at History Park
For support of VALLEY OF HEART’S DELIGHT
From Orchards To Suburbs in Santa Clara Valley
August 21, 2001 – June 15, 2002

SAN JOSE POLICE-EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL BOARD
Certificate of Recognition
Operation Safe Campus
May 13, 2000

SIRS-SONS IN RETIREMENT                                   
Certificate of grateful appreciation of service
March 17, 2003

CSI–CHURCH SPORTS INTERNATIONAL
Presented by the CSI Board to express its deep appreciation
for Bronze sponsorship of the CSI Benefit Gold Tournament
September 15, 2003

UNITED NEIGHBORHOODS OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY
For demonstrating outstanding dedication to constituents and the
Santa Clara County Community
UNSCC Ninth Annual Conference
October 12, 2002

FRIENDS OF EVERGREEN LIBRARY
Excellence Award for untiring efforts in support
of literacy and community literary services
January 13, 2002

THUDUC OFFICERS OF REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM ARMED FORCES INC
Certificate of Appreciation
In gratitude of selfless dedication to the Vietnamese-American
Community of Northern California and in
honoring the Republic of Vietnam’s Armed Forces Day
June 19, 2004

THUDUC OFFICERS OF REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM ARMED FORCES INC
Certificate of Appreciation
In gratitude of selfless dedication to the Vietnamese-American
Community of Northern California and in
honoring the Republic of Vietnam’s Armed Forces Day
June 19, 2005

VIETNAMESE-AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF
N. CALIFORNIA
VIETNAMESE-AMERICAN VOLUNTEERS
WOMENS ASSOCIATION OF N. CALIFORNIA
Certificate of Appreciation
In gratitude for unwavering commitment and dedication to the
Vietnamese American community and our causes
June 19, 2005 – Thanh Le, Executive Director VAVWANC

VIETNAMESE-AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF N. CALIFORNIA
Certificate of Appreciation, Recognition as
Defender of Freedom and Democracy
For advocacy toward the City of San Jose’s recognition
of the Heritage and Freedom Flag Resolution on May 17, 2005
and unwavering support for freedom, democracy and human rights for all
Presented by Nguyen Tai Dam, President  June 10, 2005

CULTURAL INITIATIVES SILICON VALLEY
2006 Honor Roll
In recognition and appreciation of valuable contributions
to Silicon Valley’s cultural vitality