1ST LATINO PLANNER TO RETIRE FROM POST.Byline: Jim Skeen Daily News Staff Writer Sal Martinez, the first Latino appointed to Lancaster's Planning Commission Noun 1. planning commission - a commission delegated to propose plans for future activities and developments commission, committee - a special group delegated to consider some matter; "a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle , is resigning effective Tuesday, citing personal reasons, Councilman Michael Singer said Friday. Singer had nominated Martinez to the commission in May 1994, in part because of the lack of Latino representation on the panel. Martinez is part owner (Law) one of several owners or tenants in common. See See also: Part of Waremar Communications, which operates Palmdale-based classic rock station KLKX-FM 93.5, and owns the Rosamond poker parlor, Sal's Town. ``I need to spend more time with my wife,'' Martinez said, referring to his wife of 51 years, Petra. ``I've reached the age of 78 and I've been promising my wife I would retire. I've enjoyed serving the community, but my wife deserves more of my time.'' Singer said he will nominate another local Latino leader, George Salas, to replace Martinez. Salas, 59, has been a resident of the Antelope Valley since 1982. Salas retired from NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. , where he served as a contracting officer in 1992. Salas is the owner of a Lancaster business that prepares legal documents. ``He has expressed an interest in greater participation in the community,'' Singer said of Salas. ``He'll make a fine commissioner.'' Salas belongs to Latinos for Social Justice, the American Heart Association American Heart Association (AHA), n.pr a national voluntary health agency that has the goal of increasing public and medical awareness of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and thereby reducing the number of associated deaths and disabilities. and American Legion American Legion, national association of male and female war veterans, founded (1919) in Paris. Membership is open to veterans of World Wars I and II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Post 311. He is also a member of the International Heritage Picnic committee and the Antelope Valley College Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college located in Lancaster, California, USA. It is operated by the Antelope Valley Community College District, with a primary service area of 1,945 square miles covering portions of Los Angeles and Kern counties. Diversity Group. Salas is a past board member of the United Way of Antelope Valley. ``I'm very pleased,'' Salas said of being asked to fill the post. ``I'm looking forward to working with their team.'' |
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