DAILY NEWS PEOPLE : VIRGINIA RUTLEDGE HOLLEY.Byline: Virginia Holley was recommended by Ann Freman, who is also on the board of Travelers Aid. Do you know someone who has made a unique contribution through volunteer work? If you have a candidate, write to Daily News People, Daily News Features Department, P.O. Box 4200, Woodland Hills, Calif. 91365. Include the nominee's name, telephone number, a specific description of the person's contribution and what makes him or her interesting, as well as your name and daytime phone number. Holley has been volunteering since she was a schoolgirl. As part of the Freedom Foundation, she helped perpetuate American traditions and took tours with students to Valley Forge Valley Forge, on the Schuylkill River, SE Pa., NW of Philadelphia. There, during the American Revolution, the main camp of the Continental Army was established (Dec., 1777–June, 1778) under the command of Gen. George Washington. , Pa. She has been recognized for her volunteer work with an award for community service in 1984 from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), organization composed mainly of American blacks, but with many white members, whose goal is the end of racial discrimination and segregation. and a Gold Key award in 1985 from the United Way. But Holley has not slowed down. If anything, she's done more for the community since she retired. She is a board member for Travelers Aid's Teen Canteen in Hollywood, an organization that provides a safe haven 1. Designated area(s) to which noncombatants of the United States Government's responsibility and commercial vehicles and materiel may be evacuated during a domestic or other valid emergency. 2. to homeless and runaway teens. Holley puts on bridge benefits to raise money for the center. She helps Angels Attic, a Santa Monica Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. home for young, autistic autistic /au·tis·tic/ (aw-tis´tik) characterized by or pertaining to autism. women, by raising money selling miniature doll furniture. Holley has also volunteered at the Jules Stein Eye Institute The Jules Stein Eye Institute, founded by MCA founder Jules Stein, functions as the department of ophthalmology for the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. References
UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX doing secretarial work and research for a doctor. AGE: ``A woman who tells her age will tell anything.'' RESIDENCE: Sherman Oaks. BORN AND RAISED IN: Born in Clayton, N.M., she came to Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. in 1926 and moved to North Hollywood in 1941. OCCUPATION: Now retired, she was a cosmetics counter manager at the Montgomery Ward in Panorama City. MARITAL STATUS marital status, n the legal standing of a person in regard to his or her marriage state. : Divorced. CHILDREN: Two children, Richard and Virginia Engle. HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED: ``My grandfather's favorite phrase was `Service is the rent you pay for the space you occupy on Earth.' So he got (me) into volunteering from the time I was 4 years old, delivering Easter baskets to veterans.'' WHY DO YOU VOLUNTEER: ``That is the way I was raised. There are two kinds of people, those who need help and those who help. Helping seems to be the best thing to do, but more people need help than do help.'' MOST DIFFICULT TASK: ``When I get stuck in traffic. Last week, it took 40 minutes to travel down Sunset Boulevard.'' GOALS FOR THE FUTURE: ``To keep my health. I am blessed "I Am Blessed" was the second single released from Power of a Woman. The single was released just after the girl group just had scored their third #1 hit in Japan with "Who Are You". with excellent health, and I hope that continues.'' ROLE MODELS: ``Richard Dupree. He was a minister and teacher and influenced my life. And Mrs. Mortimer was a friend of my mother's from the time I was 7 to 25 years old. She influenced my life on how to get along with different kinds of people.'' HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS?: ``I am happy and successful when a benefit or job turns out well.'' FAVORITE VALLEY HANGOUTS: ``I like the St. Moritz restaurant. It is warm, friendly and quiet. I like the Bistro Garden (in Sherman Oaks) for lunch. I also love the nights in the Valley because they are warm and beautiful.'' WHAT WOULD BE A PERFECT DAY FOR YOU?: ``Getting up early, taking a morning walk; if it is warm, have a swim. Go to lunch with a friend, watch my grandkids play ball and then have an early dinner with my neighbors.'' CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Virginia Rutledge Holley Phil McCarten/Daily News |
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