| |
October 2006 |
| |
|
 click to view slideshow |
High Tech High School
Senator Boxer honors High Tech High for its outstanding work to motivate and educate student in math and sciences. High Tech High, a state charter school, was founded by collaboration between San Diego's High Tech community and educators. It has produced some of the best test scores in the State. |
| |
|
click to view slideshow |
Tesla Motors
In October 2006, Senator Boxer visited Tesla Motors to learn more about the work the company is doing to develop and promote its 100% electric vehicle, the Tesla Roadster. The Roadster is powered by more than 6,800 lithium ion batteries, can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in about 4 seconds, and has a driving range of approximately 250 miles before the battery needs to be re-charged. During her visit, Senator Boxer commended Tesla for its innovative vision and dedication to producing what may be the most energy-efficient car on the road today.
|
| |
|
click to view slideshow |
UCLA School of Public Affairs
Senator Boxer visited the UCLA School of Public Affairs in Los Angeles. The Senator spoke to the students about the importance of being an active citizen. She recounted the story of how she decided to enter politics, and encouraged the students to work hard to fight for any number of causes that are at stake today in the world. |
| |
|
| |
August 2006 |
click to view slideshow |
Petaluma Flood Control Center
The Petaluma Flood Control Project is designed to provide flood relief to Petaluma's residents and businesses during heavy storms. Over the 2005-2006 New Years Eve storms, the project successfully protected over 500 homes that had suffered flood damage in the past. Senator Boxer visited the project to see what has been completed and what still needs to be done. Officials are hoping to complete the final project phase within the next few years. |
 |
|
|
click to view slideshow |
San Francisco International Airport
|
|
|
|
click to view slideshow |
Defense Language Institute - Monterey, CA
The Army’s Defense Language Institute (DLI) is the largest language school in the world and the only one run by the military in the United States. The school teaches 23 different languages and currently has 3,600 students. In 2005, DLI was on the BRAC closure list. Senator Boxer submitted a statement to the BRAC Commission Regional Hearing in Monterey last August urging the Commission to retain DLI and to take steps to strengthen the institution. |
|
|
|
click to view slideshow |
San Mateo County Forensics Laboratory
Senator Boxer has been a long-time supporter of the San Mateo County Forensics Lab, and last year was able to obtain $600,000 for the Lab. On August 23rd, Senator Boxer witnessed how the Lab's commitment to new technology has made it a model for local, regional, state and federal crime prevention efforts. |
|
|
|
click to view slideshow |
Firebaugh H.S. - Lynwood CA
Senator Boxer visits Firebaugh High School to tour the grounds and present Dr. Steven Fischer, Lynwood Unified School District Teacher of the Year, with an Excellence in Education Award.
|
|
|
|
click to view slideshow |
Mission San Miguel
Senator Boxer visits the Mission San Miguel for a tour of the site and to see the need for renovation of this California treasure.
|
|
|
|
click to view slideshow |
Santa Barbara Coastline
Senator Boxer visits the Santa Barbara coastline to protect it from offshore drilling. |
|
|
|
click to view slideshow |
Oxnard Boys & Girls Club
Senator Boxer visits the Oxnard Boys & Girls Club to present an award for their excellent afterschool programs. |
|
|
|
click to view slideshow |
San Diego Naval Medical Center
Senator Barbara Boxer tours the San Diego Naval Medical Center that will soon house California’s first Comprehensive Combat Casualty Care Center, or “C5.” |
|
|
|
click to view slideshow |
Oakland Children's Hospital and Research Center
Senator Barbara Boxer and Congresswoman Barbara Lee toured Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland. After the tour, Senator Boxer spoke to the Children's community at a reception and presented Children's with her Health Care Champion Award for their commitment to high quality patient care and innovative research.
View all the photos from this event. |
|
|
|
| |
July 2006 |
click to view slideshow |
Northern California Institute for Research and Education
Senator Boxer presented the Northern California Institute for Research and Education (NCIRE) with her Health Care Champion Award, for its innovative work in facilitating neurological research, including groundbreaking research on post-tramautic stress disorder, at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC).
View all the photos from this event. |
|
|
|
click to view slideshow |
California Interfaith Power and Light
Senator Boxer visits with California Interfaith Power and Light Director, Reverend Sally Bingham, Congregation Emanu-El Rabbi Stephen Pearce and Membership Director Terry Kraus, and other members of the congregation about their efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce global warming throughout the faith-based community.
View all the photos from this event.
|
|
|
|
 |
May 2006 - Senator Boxer speaks at an event discussing Iraq exit strategies in San Francisco.
View all the photos from this event. |
|
|
|
click to view slideshow |
April 2006 - Senator Boxer visits the future site of L.A. River State Park.
View all the photos from this event. |
|
|
|
click to view slideshow |
April 2006 - Senator Boxer visits the New Directions, Inc. Veterans' Facility in West Los Angeles.
View all the photos from this event. |
|
|
|
click to view slideshow |
March 2006 - Senator Boxer visits the Inland Empire Job Corps Center in San Bernardino, CA.
View all the photos from this event. |
|
|
|
click to view slideshow |
February 2006 - Senator Barbara Boxer visits Boeing's C-17 production site in Long Beach, CA.
Click here to view all the photos from this event. |
|
|
|
click to view slideshow |
January 2006 - Senator Boxer visits with a group of veterans in San Diego who support her legislation to honor certain prisoners of war with the Purple Heart.
Click here to view all the photos from this event. |
|
|
|
 |
Senator Barbara Boxer and Dr John Stevenson (r), Medical Director, Arnold Palmer Prostate Cancer Center, Lucy Curci Cancer Center pose in front of state-of-the art prostate treatment equipment, during her visit on January 21, 2006. |
|
|
|
 |
Boxer Field Representative Vincent Jones (R) presents Health Care Champion Award to Minority AIDS Project Executive Director Victor McKamie on World AIDS Day 2005 in Los Angeles City Hall. |
|
|
|
 |
Alton Garrett (L), Southern California Director, accepts Leadership Award presented to Senator Boxer by the Inland Empire Economic Partnership. Presenting the award is Gary George (R), representing Chaffey College, sponsors for this year’s event. (11/17/2005) |
|
|
|
 |
Boxer Field Representative Vincent Jones (L) accepts the Immigration Excellence Award from the Los Angeles County Bar Association on behalf of Senator Boxer at the Celebration of Diversity Masquerade Gala on October 22, 2005. |
|
|
|
 |
Caridad Sànchez, Director of San Diego and Imperial Counties office for Senator Boxer, joined Congresswoman Susan Davis, Deputy Mayor Toni Atkins, and Center City Development President Peter Hall to announce 2.8 million dollars for the construction of a pedestrian bridge in Downtown San Diego. Senator Boxer worked with Congresswoman Davis and local officials to obtain federal funding to improve traffic flow and safe access to Petco Park. (8/16/2005) |
|
|
|
 |
CBS 5 Eyewitness News political editor Hank Plante interviews Senator Boxer at Bordertown Skateboard Park in Oakland. Senator Boxer is involved in efforts to save the park. (08/10/2005) |
|
|
|
 |
Mayor Ron Loveridge is flanked by Alton Garrett, Southern California Director for Senator Boxer and Scoutmaster Tim Monnig, and scouts Julian Roussell and Zac Brown. Mayor Loveridge was present a Congressional Record Statement, which was read into the record by Senator Boxer on the occasion of him being honored as the 2005 Distinguished Citizen of the Inland Empire by the Inland Empire Council of Boy Scouts of America. (7/16/2005) |
|
|
|
 |
Senator Boxer with Congressman John Doolittle, Congressman Mike Thompson, Brian Matsui, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui and Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo holding the signed bill to name the United States Courthouse in Sacramento the "Robert T. Matsui Courthouse". Senator Boxer introduced S. 125 in January 2005 to name the Federal Courthouse in Sacramento after the late Congressman Robert T. Matsui. (7/7/2005) |
|
|
|
 |
Senator Boxer speaks at the rededication ceremony for the Robert T. Matsui courthouse in Sacramento. Also pictured (l-r) are: Chief Judge of the Eastern District David Levi, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui, Congressman John Doolittle and Brian Matsui. (7/7/2005) |
|
|
|
 |
Senator Boxer enjoys a moment with Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, George Lucas and Larry Halprin at the opening of Lucasfilm’s Letterman Digital Arts Center at the Presidio in San Francisco (photo courtesy of LucasFilm Ltd.). (6/25/2005) |
|
|
|
 |
Senator Barbara Boxer tours the California State University, San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus, with Buford Crites, Mayor of Palm Desert, Fred Jandt, Dean, Percy L. Byrd, Mayor of Indian Wells (photo courtesy of CSUSB). (5/16/2005) |
|
|
|
 |
Senator Barbara Boxer and Fred Jandt, Dean, California State University, San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus, discuss the use of the electronic library while touring the campus (photo courtesy of CSUSB). (5/16/2005) |
|
|
|
 |
Senator Boxer with Marc Russo of the Doobie Brothers and Michael Pritchard, a comedian and youth advocate during the Marin Special Olympics. (5/14/2005)
Click here for more photos of the Marin Special Olympics. |
|
|
|
 |
Senator Barbara Boxer presents Colonel George W.A. Brandt, Jr. (USAF, Ret) with the Distinguished Flying Cross medal for his heroic actions in WWII. From L-R: Christopher Donnelly (son-in-law), Kathy Reed (daughter), Ladean Brandt (wife) and Colonel George W.A. Brandt, Jr. (5/6/2005)
|
|
|
|
 |
Director of Veterinary Science Dr. Frances Gulland and Executive Director B.J. Griffin, of the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, receive a Conservation Champion Award from Senator Barbara Boxer (photo courtesy of the Marine Mammal Center). (5/5/2005)
Click here for more photos of the Marin Mammal Center. |
|
|
|
 |
Senator Boxer visits with students from the Truckee High School Youth Advocacy Program.
(4/1/2005) |
|
|
|
 |
Senator Boxer speaks to staff and residents after touring Mercy Housing California's "Presentation Senior Community" in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of Mercy Housing California. (3/30/2005).
Click here for more photos of the Mercy Housing tour. |
|
|
|
 |
Senator Boxer has lunch with California Marines during her recent visit to Iraq (3/22/2005).
Click here for more photos of the Senator's trip to the Middle East. |
|
|
|
 |
Senator Boxer receives Valentine's Day roses from Americans (2/14/2005).
"To everyone who joined in sending flowers, I send my warmest thanks. Your support and your kindness help to sustain me." |
|
|
|
 |
Senator Boxer addresses Social Security at a San Francisco senior center.
(2/11/2005) |
|
|
|
 |
Senator Boxer is recognized as "Friend of the National Park (photo: Keith Jewell).
(2/4/2005) |
