• Dave and Lynne Corapi, and Chris Lam and Valy Phann, pictured above with their families, were honored at a City Council meeting last month as "Parents of the Year" in Downey. (The Rojes and Rodriguez families were unable to attend.)

DOWNEY - Four sets of parents were recently recognized as "Parents of the Year" in Downey for 2012.
Winning parents were chosen by each of the local high schools.
Parents Day was established in 1994 by President Clinton as a way for "recognizing, uplifting and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children."
This year's winning parents included Ruben and Annie Rojes (St. Mathias), Jack and Lisa Rodriguez (Calvary Chapel), Chris Lam and Valy Phann (Downey High) and Dave and Lynne Corapi (Warren).
The families received proclamations from state and federal officials and were recognized at a City Council meeting in July.

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Published: August 16, 2012 - Volume 11 - Issue 18