Milton Richards: Parade great way for new Stan State president to meet the community
One of my favorite holidays of the year is the 4th of July. It is a special day where we, as Americans and despite our many differences, all come together to celebrate the great country we live in.
Two traditions in Turlock – our parade and 4th of July fireworks were really enhanced this year when the new President of CSU Stanislaus, Ellen Junn ,and her husband Alan Greenburg, not only hosted the 4th of July fireworks on campus but she fully participated in the parade accompanying Mayor Gary Soiseth on the entire parade route.
President Junn clearly understands the importance of a strong relationship between our city and the university. She is off to a really great start and we wish her the best on her new presidency.
Specials thanks to the staff at CSU Stanislaus, the Turlock Downtown Association and our city for making July 4th such a special day. God bless America.
Milton Richards, Turlock
This story was originally published July 5, 2016 at 3:13 PM with the headline "Milton Richards: Parade great way for new Stan State president to meet the community."