YWCA HONORS GAS CO. WORKER, RESERVE DEPUTY LAUDED FOR SERVICE.Byline: Daily News A Castaic resident was recently honored as a ``phenomenal woman'' by the Young Women's Christian Association Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), organization whose stated mission is "to empower women and girls and to eliminate racism." The movement is nondenominational. of Greater 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. . Leann Connell, an employee of Southern California Gas This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Co. and a reserve deputy for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team, received her honor at the YWCA's annual luncheon, which recognizes women for significant achievements at work and in the community. The YWCA YWCA abbr. Young Women's Christian Association YWCA n abbr (= Young Women's Christian Association) → Asociación f de Jóvenes Cristianas YWCA noted that Connell is an exceptional employee of the Gas Co., where she has worked for seven years. ``Leann is a conscientious con·sci·en·tious adj. 1. Guided by or in accordance with the dictates of conscience; principled: a conscientious decision to speak out about injustice. 2. administrative associate with a solid command of her duties,'' said Hal Snyder, vice president of gas distribution for company, which nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. her for the recognition. In addition to her full-time job, Connell has distinguished herself through community service, Snyder said. For the past nine years, Connell has served as a reserve deputy for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team, participating in more than 280 rescues during that time. She earned the rank of lieutenant in 1998 by the vote of her peers and she has 15 direct reports, with personal responsibility for their safety during search and rescue operations. Connell is on call for the Sheriff's Department 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and she usually works about 30 hours a month on assignments. Despite all these activities and responsibilities, her salary for public service is $1 per year. ``I do this because, if one day my children were lost or in trouble, I would want someone out there to help me find them,'' Connell said. Connell has three sons: Paul, 19; Mike, 17; and Nick, 15. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Leann Connell, a gas company worker who doubles as a member of the Sheriff's Department search and rescue team, was honored by the YWCA. |
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