Wednesday, April 05
Paris, France
Meet Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39) in Paris!
Please join Democrats Abroad Paris, Democrats Abroad France, the Diversity Caucus, the LGBTQ+ Caucus, and the Veterans & Military Families Caucus for a very special event with Congressional Representative Mark Takano of California's 39th district.
MEET CONGRESSMAN MARK TAKANO
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
12:00-2PM
A selection of appetizers and beverages will be available.
Space is limited to 40 persons. Address available upon RSVP.
This event is in-person only.
ABOUT REPRESENTATIVE MARK TAKANO
For more than twenty years, Mark Takano has worked to improve the lives of Riverside County residents, both as an elected official and as a teacher at Rialto High School. Born and raised in Riverside, Mark's commitment to public service began at an early age. His family roots in Riverside go back to his grandparents who, along with his parents, were removed from their respective homes and sent to Japanese American Internment camps during World War II. After the war, these two families settled in Riverside County to rebuild their lives. Mark attended La Sierra High School in the Alvord Unified School District, and in 1979 he graduated as the school's valedictorian. Mark attended Harvard College and received his bachelor's degree in Government in 1983. As a student, he bussed tables to help make ends meet. During his senior year, he organized a transcontinental bicycle ride to benefit the international development agency Oxfam America. Upon graduation, Mark returned home to Riverside and began teaching in the Rialto Unified School District in 1988. As a classroom teacher, Mark confronted the challenges in our public education system daily. In 1990, Mark was elected to the Riverside Community College District's Board of Trustees. At RCC, Mark worked with Republicans and Democrats to improve higher education for young people and job training opportunities for adults seeking to learn a new skill or start a new career. He was elected Board President in 1991 and helped the Board and the District gain stability and direction amid serious fiscal challenges. In 2012, Mark became the first openly gay person of color to be elected to Congress. Mark Takano represents the people of Riverside, Moreno Valley, Jurupa Valley and Perris in the United States House of Representatives. He serves as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and as a member of the Education and the Workforce Committee.
This event is sponsored by Democrats Abroad and not by any candidate for federal, state or local office, or any candidate campaign committee. Donations to Democrats Abroad are not tax-deductible.
WHEN
Wednesday, April 05, 2023 at 12:00 PM Paris Time
WHERE
Private residence - 7th arr.
Paris 75007
France
Google map and directions
CONTACT
Juan Cerda
[email protected]