Sen. Negrete McLeod to honor Ontario man

Last year Senator Negrete McLeod created a special ceremony to recognize the accomplishments of Inland Empire men who have contributed significantly to their community. Eleven Los Angeles and San Bernardino County men will be recognized by State Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod (D-Chino) at the 2010 Man of the Year Awards luncheon to be held later this month in the City of Ontario.

"I heard from my constituents, "what about the men,?" so I decided then that I would add to the annual tradition of honoring the work of women in our community and I decided then to be fair and square, we honor the men too," explains Senator Negrete McLeod.

Men from all the cities and unincorporated communities within the legislator's district were chosen. 

The 2011 Men of the Year are:

David Soto of Bloomington

Howard Milton "Doc" Williams of Chino

Leno Moreno of Colton

Lauro Ramirez of Fontana

Johnny Bustos of Montclair

Thomas Harrison of Muscoy

Clyde C. Francisco of Ontario

Emmett Terrell of Pomona

Joseph W. Mitchell of Rialto

Willie Coats of San Bernardino