CONGRESSWOMAN MARY BONO MACK PROUDLY SERVING CALIFORNIA'S 45TH DISTRICT

Bono Mack tours Salton Sea - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack emphasizes the importance of restoring the Salton Sea while touring ongoing projects at the Sea with the U.S. Geological Survey and Salton Sea Authority Mary Bono Mack and local Winchester resident - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack joins a local truck driver, who shows his love and support of his nephew, a local Marine killed while serving in Iraq. Mary Bono Mack and ROTC - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack talks with local ROTC students Mary Bono Mack at the Salton Sea - After meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers, Mary Bono Mack tours the Salton Sea and ongoing projects at the Sea with representatives from USGS and the Salton Sea Authority Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack supports military members and their families at the Winchester VFW - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack congratulates Winchester mother for her effort in completing the Marine Corps Marathon in honor of her son, a Marine, who was killed while serving in Iraq Bono Mack speaks about importance of parental, community involvement in fight against substance abuse and addiction - In an effort to combat the alarming trend of drug abuse among youth, Congresswoman Bono Mack participated in a community-wide event hosted by the Betty Ford Center that was open to parents, educators and other community leaders. Bono Mack served as a panelist with John Schwarzlose, Betty Ford Center President and CEO; Jerry Moe, National Director, Betty Ford Center Children's Program; and Amelia Arria, Ph.D., with the University of Maryland. Bono Mack participates in Walk A Mile Event to fight domestic violence - Noting that domestic violence affects millions of American families each year, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack participated in the fifth annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes event and helped raise awareness for the silent victims of domestic violence Bono Mack meets with education professionals at the Riverside County Education Summit - At the Riverside County Education Summit, Mary Bono Mack congratulates Don Kenny for receiving the educational leadership award. Don Kenny served as county superintendent from 1970 through 1987. Bono Mack Receives National Farmers Union Award - Congresswoman Bono Mack is recognized by the National Farmers Union for her work to ensure that consumers know the origin of their fresh fruits and vegetables. Since coming to Congress, Bono Mack has championed country-of-origin labeling, which was put into effect this year with the 2008 Farm Bill. Bono Mack Receives National Farmers Union Award - Congresswoman Bono Mack is recognized by the National Farmers Union for her work to ensure that consumers know the origin of their fresh fruits and vegetables. Since coming to Congress, Bono Mack has championed country-of-origin labeling, which was put into effect this year with the 2008 Farm Bill. Bono Mack at the Anza Community Meeting - Congresswoman Bono Mack meets with Anza residents about water rights issues and the economic crisis at the Anza Community Center. Education Summit - Bono Mack congratulate Don Kenny - At the Riverside County Education Summit, Mary Bono Mack congratulates Don Kenny for receiving the educational leadership award. Don Kenny served as county superintendent from 1970 through 1987. Walk A Mile Event to Fight Domestic Violence - Noting that domestic violence affects millions of American families each year, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack participated in the fifth annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes event and helped raise awareness for the silent victims of domestic violence Betty Ford Center - In an effort to combat the alarming trend of drug abuse among youth, Congresswoman Bono Mack participated in a community-wide event hosted by the Betty Ford Center that was open to parents, educators and other community leaders. Bono Mack served as a panelist with John Schwarzlose, Betty Ford Center President and CEO; Jerry Moe, National Director, Betty Ford Center Children's Program; and Amelia Arria, Ph.D., with the University of Maryland Bono Mack meets with business leaders in the hospitality industry - Emphasizing the importance of tourism in the Coachella Valley, Bono Mack discusses the current economic situation and challenges ahead with business leaders in the hospitality industry, including Mr. Bill Marriott, Chairman and CEO of Marriott International Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack meets with local residents about her wilderness legislation in her Palm Springs Office - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack meets with local residents about her wilderness legislation in her Palm Springs Office Congresswoman Bono Mack learns about exciting developments to develop stem cells from adiopose tissue (fat cells) and efforts to expand the biotech industry in the Coachella Valley. - Congresswoman Bono Mack learns about exciting developments to develop stem cells from adiopose tissue (fat cells) and efforts to expand the biotech industry in the Coachella Valley. In an effort to ensure that the health care needs of residents of California's 45th District are met, Congresswoman Bono Mack meets with an independent pharmacist to discuss how legislation will affect the pharmacy and the individuals it serves. - In an effort to ensure that the health care needs of residents of California's 45th District are met, Congresswoman Bono Mack meets with an independent pharmacist to discuss how legislation will affect the pharmacy and the individuals it serves. At Palm Springs International Airport, Congresswoman Bono Mack discusses the construction of the new air traffic control tower and other improvements to ensure continued safety at the airport. - At Palm Springs International Airport, Congresswoman Bono Mack discusses the construction of the new air traffic control tower and other improvements to ensure continued safety at the airport. Congresswoman Bono Mack meets with pathologists at Eisenhower Medical Center, seeing firsthand the work being done to expand and improve health care service to residents of the Coachella Valley and across the nation. - Congresswoman Bono Mack meets with pathologists at Eisenhower Medical Center, seeing firsthand the work being done to expand and improve health care service to residents of the Coachella Valley and across the nation. Congresswoman Bono Mack praises work being done in the Coachella Valley to develop stem cells taken from adipose tissue (otherwise known as fat). Bono Mack says such promising research has great potential to expand the biotech industry in the Valley. - Congresswoman Bono Mack praises work being done in the Coachella Valley to develop stem cells taken from adipose tissue (otherwise known as fat). Bono Mack says such promising research has great potential to expand the biotech industry in the Valley. During a tour of Eisenhower Medical Center's Pathology Department, Congresswoman Bono Mack discusses key health care issues, focusing on the integral role that cytotechnologists and pathologists have in providing health care to residents of the Coachella Valley and throughout the nation - During a tour of Eisenhower Medical Center's Pathology Department, Congresswoman Bono Mack discusses key health care issues, focusing on the integral role that cytotechnologists and pathologists have in providing health care to residents of the Coachella Valley and throughout the nation Congresswoman Bono Mack meets with local employees at Verizon Communications, Inc., to discuss telecommunications needs in the Coachella Valley - Congresswoman Bono Mack meets with local employees at Verizon Communications, Inc., to discuss telecommunications needs in the Coachella Valley Congresswoman Bono Mack joins Trail Boss Frank Bogart for the 2008 Spring Roundup to benefit the United Way of the Desert - Congresswoman Bono Mack joins Trail Boss Frank Bogart for the 2008 Spring Roundup to benefit the United Way of the Desert Congresswoman Bono Mack emphasized the importance of renewable energy at the dedication of the Dillon Wind Power Project. Bono Mack spoke at the event and toured the new installation that will produce 45 megawatts of clean, renewable energy for Southern California and the Coachella Valley. - Congresswoman Bono Mack emphasized the importance of renewable energy at the dedication of the Dillon Wind Power Project. Bono Mack spoke at the event and toured the new installation that will produce 45 megawatts of clean, renewable energy for Southern California and the Coachella Valley. Students from Palm Desert competing in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals visit with Congresswoman Bono Mack in her Washington, D.C. Office - Students from Palm Desert competing in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals visit with Congresswoman Bono Mack in her Washington, D.C. Office Students from Palm Desert competing in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals visit with Congresswoman Bono Mack in her Washington, D.C. Office - Students from Palm Desert competing in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals visit with Congresswoman Bono Mack in her Washington, D.C. Office Bono Mack emphasizes importance of renewable energy at dedication of new Dillon Wind Power Project - Bono Mack emphasizes importance of renewable energy at dedication of new Dillon Wind Power Project Bono Mack emphasized the importance of renewable energy at the dedication of the Dillon Wind Power Project, which will produce 45 megawatts of clean, renewable energy for Southern California and the Coachella Valley region. (Photo: Susan Panzarini) - Bono Mack emphasized the importance of renewable energy at the dedication of the Dillon Wind Power Project, which will produce 45 megawatts of clean, renewable energy for Southern California and the Coachella Valley region. (Photo: Susan Panzarini) Soboba Indian Hospital, 1929 - Photo included with Chairman Robert Salgado's testimony before the Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power Soboba Indian Hospital 1949, abandoned for lack of water - Photo from Chairman Robert Salgado's testimony before the Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power Soboba homestead today, abandoned because of lack of water - Photo included with Chairman Robert Salgado's testimony before the Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power Soboba homestead with flowing artesian well, 1930 - Photo included with Chairman Robert Salgado's testimony before the Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power San Jacinto River on Soboba Reservation 1911, dry river bed today - Photo from Chairman Robert Salgado's testimony before the Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power Congresswoman Bono Mack discusses importance of her legislation, The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Settlement Act, on the House Floor - Congresswoman Bono Mack discusses importance of her legislation, The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Settlement Act, on the House Floor Beauty Mountain addition - Beauty Mountain addition Cahuilla expansion - Cahuilla expansion Chuckwalla - Chuckwalla expansion Agua Tibia expansion - Agua Tibia expansion Orocopia - Orocopia expansion Palen McCoy - Palen McCoy Pinto Mountains expansion - Pinto Mountains expansion south fork expansion - south fork expansion SRSJ expansion additions - SRSJ expansion additions Clay Westerfield Whitaker, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack's Father - Clay Westerfield Whitaker, M.D., Father of Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack Clay Westerfield Whitaker, M.D., Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack's Father - Whitaker passed away at the age of 84 historic capitol - historic capitol telegraph - telegraph Tahquitz Peak - Tahquitz Peak (photo: Geary Hund) Fuller Mill Creek - Fuller Mill Creek (photo: Douglas Steakley) Cahuilla Mountain - Cahuilla Mountain (photo: Douglas Steakley) Beauty Mountain (photo: Douglas Steakley) - Beauty Mountain (photo: Douglas Steakley) Beauty Mountain - Beauty Mountain (photo: Douglas Steakley) Beauty Mountain - Beauty Mountain (photo: Douglas Steakley) Beauty Mountain - Beauty Mountain (photo: Douglas Steakley) Lake Hemet - Lake Hemet, Riverside County, CA (Photo: Jennifer Tetrick May) jefferson - jefferson sotu - sotu Congresswoman Bono Mack speaks to local seniors about taxes and how to get their economic stimulus checks - Congresswoman Bono Mack speaks to local seniors about taxes and how to get their economic stimulus checks Congresswoman Bono Mack speaks on House floor in support of the National Landscape Conservation Act - Congresswoman Bono Mack speaks on House floor in support of the National Landscape Conservation Act Bono Mack launches ASY Caucus - Bono Mack joins several collegues in launching the America Supports You Caucus, which supports American military members and their families (Pictured From left: John E. Potter, U.S. postmaster general, Allison Barber, deputy assistant secretary of defense for internal communications and public liaison, Rep. Mary Bono Mack of California and Rep. Connie Mack of Florida, Karen Grimord, founder and president of the Landstuhl Hospital Care Project, and Army Brig. Gen. Gary Patton, director of manpower and personnel for the Joint Chiefs of Staff office and an America Supports You spokesman) Bono Mack launches ASY Caucus - Mary, joined by several of her colleagues, launched the America Supports You Caucus, a congressional caucus aimed to support men and women in uniform and their families Meeting with Riverside Transit Agency - Congresswoman Bono Mack discusses transportation issues with representatives from the Riverside Transit Agency. (Pictured: Frank Kessler, Chairman of RTA and City of Canyon Lake Mayor Pro Tem; Karen Spiegel, First Vice Chair of RTA and City of Corona Councilmember; Congresswoman Bono Mack; Frank Hall, Pas Chairman of RTA and City of Norco Mayor) Bono Mack at Indio Post Office - Congresswoman Bono Mack talks about the importance of a new postal facility for the City of Indio. After working in Congress, with the USPS and with the City of Indio, Bono Mack was pleased to announce that a new post office is coming to Indio Bono Mack with Mortenson - Mary talks with Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea, a New York Times bestseller, and co-founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit Central Asia Institute. Bono Mack joins group at San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains National Monument - Congresswoman Bono Mack applauds the new energy-efficient Visitor Center at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Pictured from left to right: John E. Bryson, CEO and chairman of Edison International; Ted Lennon, President of Friends of the Desert Mountains; Cathedral City Mayor Kathy DeRosa; La Quinta Council Member Terry Henderson; U.S. Congressman Connie Mack (FL-14); Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack; Palm Desert Council Member Cindy Finerty; CA Assemblyman John J. Benoit; Palm Desert City Council member Jim Ferguson; La Quinta Council Member Tom Kirk; Nicholas Johnson (Sunrise District Troup #131); and Buford Crites, former Palm Desert Mayor and Vice President of Friends of the Desert Mountains. Bono Mack applauds renewable energy efforts at the San Jacinto Santa Rosa National Monument - 02/01/2008 - Congresswoman Bono Mack applauds the new energy-efficient Visitor Center at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, made possible by Southern California Edison’s $250,000 donation and partnership with the Friends of the Desert Mountains. Bono Mack joins John E. Bryson, chairman and CEO of Edison International; Ted Lennon, president of Friends of the Desert Mountains; and Buford Crites (pictured), the group's vice president in the dedication ceremony for the new Visitor Center. Bono Mack with Bufford Crites - Bono Mack speaks at dedication ceremony for the new energy-efficient Visitor Center at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack issues the keynote speech at the State of the Net Conference - passport - passort icon Mary Bono Mack with husband, Connie Mack, at the 2008 Palm Springs International Film Festival - This year's film festival marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Sonny Bono, who was the founder of the festival. Photo by Robert Kenney. Bono talks to Washington DC youth about the danger of illegal downloading - Congresswoman Bono visits with students from St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in Palm Desert - Students are in the Capital region for the Junior Leadership Conference in Baltimore Bono addresses intellectual property rights at the Grammys on the Hill event - Bono is joined by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (Courtesy of the Recording Academy/Doug Sonders wireimage.com © 2007) Congresswoman Bono is joined by Fire Chief Bill Soqui in Support of the MATCH Act - Legislation will strengthen efforts to combat arson Bono Introduces The MATCH Act - Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) holds a press conference and announces the introduction of the MATCH Act. The legislation will establish a comprehensive nation-wide network database that tracks convicted arsonists and mandates that a convicted arsonist register and maintain current information in each jurisdiction where they reside and is an employee or student. Bono Works To Promote Coachella Valley Tourism - Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) receives direction from Gene Pietragallo, CEO of Tourism TV, at an infomercial film shoot that promotes tourism for the Coachella Valley. Selected as an ambassador of tourism by the Palm Springs Visitors and Convention Bureau, Rep. Bono has appeared in tourism infomercials that have reached more than one million households outside of the Coachella Valley. CBS 2 News Interviews Bono During Tourism Film Shoot - Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) is interviewed by CBS 2 News of Palm Springs while filming a tourism infomercial. Selected as an ambassador of tourism by the Palm Springs Visitors and Convention Bureau, Rep. Bono has appeared in tourism infomercials that have reached more than one million households outside of the Coachella Valley. Bono Joins US Forest Service For A Trail Ride - Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45, Pictured 2nd From Left - Front Row) is joined with members of the US Forest Service during a "trail ride" with members of the US Forest Service at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto National Monument. The National Monument's mountains rise abruptly from the desert floor to an elevation of 10,834 feet at the top of Mount San Jacinto. Rep. Bono succeeded in passing legislation that established the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto National Monument in the Palm Springs region in October of 2000. Bono Joins US Forest Service In A San Jacinto and Santa Rosa National Monument Trail Ride - Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45, Pictured 4th From Left) observes the expansive Coachella Valley with members of the local US Forest Service from the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto National Monument. The National Monument's mountains rise abruptly from the desert floor to an elevation of 10,834 feet at the top of Mount San Jacinto. Rep. Bono succeeded in passing legislation that established the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto National Monument in the Palm Springs region in October of 2000. Bono Introduces The IMPACT Act With The Girls Scouts of the USA - Surrounded by more than 100 girl scouts and girl scout representatives, Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) introduces the IMPACT Act at a press conference in the Cannon House Office Building Rotunda. The IMPACT Act establishes grants to provide health services in an attempt to combat the growing public health crisis of eating disorders and obesity. Cable's Leaders In Learning Awards Finalist Meets With Bono - Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) meets with Tony Knapp, principal of the NASA Explorer School-North Ridge Elementary in Moreno Valley and his wife Michelle. Principal Knapp is being honored by Time Warner Cable and the cable industry for creating and implementing innovative ways to educate students, and for making a substantial contribution to learning in his community. Bono Testifies In Favor Of Protecting Conservation System - Congresswoman Mary Bono (R-CA), Co-Chair of the National Landscape Conservation System Congressional Caucus, testifies before the Natural Resources Committee. Bono testified on behalf of H.R. 2016, the National Landscape Conservation System Protection Act, which would provide a congressional stamp of approval for the Bureau of Land Management’s Conservation System. H.R. 2016 would formally recognize the Conservation System, the crown jewels of the Bureau of Land Management's lands and waters. Bono Delivers Key Statement On SPY ACT Legislation - Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) addresses the floor on SPY ACT legislation in the House of Representatives. Spyware software, which can be loaded onto users' PCs by a third party without their knowledge, can, in its extreme versions, enable third parties to track and gather data regarding the user's movements and keystrokes whenever online. This information can include credit card numbers, passwords and other personal information, which can then be sold for illegal purposes. Bono Joins Colleagues And Celebrities To Address Children's Online Safety - Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) joins actress Kerry Washinton (Ray/Last King of Scotland) at the National Task Force on Children's Safety press conference to raise awareness on children's internet safety. The Creative Coalition, which hosted the event, is a nonpartisan social and political advocacy organization on behalf of the entertainment industry. Founded in 1989 by top figures and actors in the industry, the Coalition's mission is to educate and mobilize leaders in the arts industry on important public issues. National Task Force On Children's Safety Invites Bono To Deliver Opening Remarks - Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) delivers opening remarks focusing on internet safety and media literacy at the National Task Force on Children's Safety press conference. The Creative Coalition, which hosted the event, is a nonpartisan social and political advocacy organization on behalf of the entertainment industry. Founded in 1989 by top figures and actors in the industry, the Coalition's mission is to educate and mobilize leaders in the arts industry on important public issues. Bono Delivers Commencement Speech At Mt. San Jacinto College - Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) delivers the commencement address to the Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) graduating class of 2007. As a comprehensive community college, MSJC offers courses and programs that satisfy the transfer requirements of four-year colleges and universities, and offer a variety of vocational and technical programs to prepare students for a rewarding career. California Federation Of Republican Women Meet With Bono - California Federation of Republican Women representatives, Elaine Henderson of Rancho Mirage and Marianne Haydon meet with Congresswoman Mary Bono to discuss legislative issues. The organiztion works to promote the following: an informed electorate through political participation, education and activities; increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government through active political participation; recruit and promote qualified women for all elective offices - local, state, national; promote loyalty to the Republican Party and its principles and work for the election of Republican candidates; and support the objectives and policies of the Republican National Committee and the California Republican Party. Congressional Staff Joins Bono Following Tele-Town Hall Event - The Washington D.C. Congressional Staff stands with Congresswoman Mary Bono following the Congresswoman's first Tele-Town Hall event. The successful Tele-Town Hall occurred on May 22, 2007. Pictured (Left to Right): Frank Cullen, Paul Cancienne, Congresswoman Mary Bono, Taryn Nader, Krissy Rodriguez, Amy Ingham, Chris Foster, and Jason Vasquez. Bono Embraces Tele-Technology And Conducts Her First Tele-Town Hall - Congresswoman Bono participates in her first Tele-Town Hall event. Tele-Town Hall events are a technological breakthrough in personal communications that allows organizers to interact with large groups of people through a personalized, virtual town hall meeting that can be conducted with the touch of a button. Bono Meets With Sunline Transit Agency's General Manager - A staunch advocate of advancing the environmental standards of public transportaion, Congresswoman Mary Bono meets with Mikel Oglesby, General Manager of Sunline Transit Agency. Bono has played in integral role in supporting Sunline Transit's efforts to secure critical federal funding. Bono Meets With The City Of Palm Desert - Congresswoman Mary Bono partakes in a meeting with Pat Scully, Senior Management Analyst and Sheila Giligan, Assistant City Manager from the City of Palm Desert. The City of Palm Desert is located within the 45th Congressional District and was incorporated on November 26, 1973, as a general law city, governed under California's State regulations. In 1997, voters approved changing Palm Desert's designation from general law to a charter city in order to preserve the historic principles of self-governance and derive the resulting social, economic, and fiscal benefits from local control. Bono Sits Down With The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) - Congresswoman Mary Bono meets with volunteers and leaders from AIPAC and discusses conflicts in the Middle East. AIPAC works with both Democratic and Republican political leaders around the country to ensure that the U.S.-Israel relationship remains strong and vital. With the support of its members nationwide, AIPAC has worked with Congress and the Executive Branch on numerous critical initiatives. Inland Action Group Meets With Bono - Representatives of the Inland Action Group meet with Congresswoman Bono to discuss the group’s priorities for economic growth in the Inland Empire. Inland Action, Inc. is a “non-profit, non-partisan corporation of public spirited citizens who are banded together to aid in the economic development on the Inland Empire.” The group is comprised of community, education and business leaders. Dr. Brian Brady, General Manager of Rancho Water District Delivers Statement At Water Resources Hearing - Dr. Brian Brady, General Manager of Rancho California Water District, delivers critical testimony at the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power hearing on the Rancho California Water District (RCWD) Recycled Water Reclamation Facility Act of 2007, H.R.1725. Dr. Brady's comments relayed how the District’s water project will relieve demands on the California State Water Project to benefit Southwest Riverside County. Congresswoman Bono Delivers Remarks At The Water Resources Hearing - Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) delivers critical testimony at the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power hearing. As Southern California water agencies continue efforts to secure water resources, Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) and representatives of the Rancho Water District delivered key testimony on the Rancho California Water District (RCWD) Recycled Water Reclamation Facility Act of 2007, H.R.1725. The Palm Springs International Airport - Bono Attends Global Warming Hearing - An active member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, Bono attends the highly publicized hearing with former Vice President Al Gore. Bono went on to express her concerns regarding global warming to Committee witness, Dr. Bjørn Lomborg, Adjunct Professor, Copenhagen Consensus Center, Copenhagen Business School. Bono Tours The Richard Bagdasarian Inc. Agriculture Factory - Observing quality control and processing functions of the lemon harvest, Congresswoman Bono tours the agriculture facility with Mike Bozik, President of Richard Bagdasarian, Inc. Incorporated in 1952, Richard Bagdasarian, Inc. is located in the heart of the Coachella Valley’s agricultural growing community. The company is a family owned and operated grower, shipper and marketer of California Table Grapes, Citrus and Vegetables. Second Graders Receive A Visit From Congresswoman Bono - Congresswoman Mary Bono visits with second graders from George Washington Charter School in Palm Desert, California during "arts & crafts time". Washington Charter Elementary is part of the Desert Sands Unified School District. Representatives Of Southern California's Law Enforcement Community Meet With Bono - James Vogts of the Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association, Police Sergeant Jeff van der Sluys Veer of the Irvine Police Department, and Bill McGovern of the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs meet with Congresswoman Bono to discuss the Social Security Fairness Act. Bono Meets With Local Workforce Investment Board - Congresswoman Bono meets with the Riverside County Workforce Investment Board. This local government entity, whose Chairperson is Jamil Dada (pictured, left/front row), provides leadership to the workforce development system in Riverside County by linking resources, people, business, and education resulting in a globally competitive workforce. Bono Is Interviewed By KPCC Radio - Congresswoman Mary Bono is interviewed by KPCC Radio Special Correspondent Kitty Felde. The radio interview focused on Bono's involvement in supporting and introducing legislation intended to protect copyright and trademark legislation. KPCC Radio is Southern California's premier Public News Radio Station. Sonny Bono Bronze Statue - A bronze statue of the late former Congressman, Sonny Bono, greets a young girl. The City of Palm Springs Public Arts Commission and Wessman Development proposed the likeness of Bono, sitting on the edge of a bubbling fountain at 155 South Palm Canyon Drive (Plaza Mercado). Congresswoman Mary Bono, civic leaders and friends attended the November 16 unveiling. Palm Springs' Emmanuil and Janet Snitkovsky created the sculpture. Bono Visits Exotic Electro-Optics In Murrieta - Congresswoman Mary Bono, who is joined by scientists and engineers, inspects the products manufactured by Exotic Electo-Optics (EEO) in Murrita, CA. As an important local business that has remained an innovator and industry leader for more than 35 years, Exotic Electro-Optics has been recognized in the application of state-of-the art infrared coatings. Bono Visits With Students In Moreno Valley - Congresswoman Mary Bono fields questions from a class of enthusiastic second graders at Chaparral Hills Elementary. Bono has made it a top priority to visit and meet with students of all ages and educators throughout the Congressional District. Bono Delivers Remarks At Annenberg Wing Dedication - Congresswoman Mary Bono addresses the audience at the the official dedication of the Annenberg Wing of the new Indian Wells Center for Educational Excellence at California State University, San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus. United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy (pictured center), local philanthropist Betty Barker (pictured left), and Leonore Annenberg (not pictured), widow of the late Walter Annenberg attended the event, which took place in February 2005. Justice Kennedy has served on the U.S. Supreme Court since 1990 and prior to that had served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Bono Congratulates Second Graders Who Won National Science Competition - Congresswoman Bono congratulates one of the second graders from Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Palm Desert, Calif., whose team took home the Region 9 award for their Wonderful Weird World of Worms project. The President's Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA), which is managed by the Environmental Protection Agency, salutes 10 winning science projects each year. The program is designed to foster children's interest in science. The team of eight-year-olds partnered with the city, foundations, and government agencies on their effort to promote awareness of the benefits of recycling and vermicomposting, which included an interactive CD-ROM and a fiction book, Diary of a Red Worm...Our Journey to School. Congresswoman Bono Attends Childhelp Fundraiser - Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) welcomes attendees to Capitol Careoke Night at the Sewall Belmont House in Washington DC. Capitol Careoke is a fund raising benefit that showcases karaoke performances by representatives and celebrity political news reporters to support the Childhelp organization. Childhelp is a non-profit organization committed to the treatment and prevention of child abuse and has a local desert chapter in Beaumont, CA. Wildflowers In Bloom At The Base Of The San Jacinto And Santa Rosa National Monument - A Snow-lined Highway 74 Within The San Jacinto And Santa Rosa National Monument - A Portion Of The Mountainous Valley Within The Santa Rosa And San Jacinto National Monument - The San Rosa And San Jacinto National Monument And Clean Energy Producing Windmills - Misty Fog Shrouds The Salton Sea - Sunset At The Salton Sea, The Largest Lake In The State Of California - Pelicans Congregating At The Salton Sea, California's Largest Lake - Bono Joins First Lady Nancy Reagan In Dedicating C-17 Aircraft - In January 2006 at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County, Congresswoman Bono joins First Lady Nancy Reagan in dedicating the Air Force’s newest C-17 Globemaster III to honor her late husband, former President Ronald Reagan. The Spirit of Ronald Reagan is assigned to Air Force Reserve Command’s 452nd Air Mobility Wing. The aircraft is designed to deliver troops, equipment and humanitarian supplies to people around the world. Bono Leads Effort To Combat Toxic E-Waste - A staunch advocate of environmental conservancy, Bono speaks during a press conference to raise awareness on the hazards of improper E-Waste disposal. When E-Waste is not properly disposed of or recycled, the refuse from discarded electronics products often ends up in landfills or incinerators; which increases the contamination threats of toxic substances like lead, cadmium and mercury on land, water and air. Congresswoman Bono Participates In BIRD FLU Roundtable Discussion - Congresswoman Mary Bono is joined Dr. John Agwunobi, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in hosting a "BIRD FLU Preparedness Roundtable" in Moreno Valley. The roundtable, which took place in June 2006, sought to assess the preparation efforts of all levels of the government for the potential outbreak of the pandemic influenza. Bono Speaks At Ryan White HIV/AIDS Act Press Conference - Congresswoman Mary Bono, primary sponsor of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Modernization Act, praises the passage of H.R. 6143 during a press conference on September 28, 2006 with Energy and Commerce Chairman, Joe Barton (TX-6). The Modernization Act obtained more than a two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives. Congresswoman Bono, a long-time proponent and supporter of the Ryan White Act, addressed the House floor earlier that day to urge passage of this important measure. Bono Signs The American Cancer Society Wall of Hope - Congresswoman Mary Bono stands with volunteers and supporters of the American Cancer Society after signing the Wall of Hope banner. The Wall of Hope banner was showcased on the National Mall in Washington DC, along with 5,000 banners signed by millions of Relay For Life participants and supporters around the United States. Bono Meets With The American Cancer Society - Numerous volunteers, including the Director of Federal Legislative Advocacy for the American Cancer Society, Kevin Keane, met with Congresswoman Bono to discuss health related initiatives in August 2006. Congresswoman Mary Bono Is Joined By Forner US President Gerald Ford - Congresswoman Mary Bono and former US President Gerald R. Ford attend the dedication ceremony of the San Jacinto Santa Rosa National Monument. Karen Lee Whitaker - Mother of Congresswoman Mary Bono Bono And Garcia Visit With The Riverside County Fire Department - Congresswoman Mary Bono and State Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia share a photo opportunity with the dedicated members of the Riverside County Fire Department. The men and women of the Riverside County Fire Department have played a critical role in battling the Esperanza Fire. Bono Stands With US Forest Service - Congresswoman Mary Bono is flanked by the hard working men and women of the US Forest Service. Established in 1905, the US Forest Service manages our national forests and grasslands, which encompasses 193 million acres of land. Bono On-Site At Fire Command Station - Congresswoman Mary Bono receives a fire up-date from a member of the California Department of Forestry. Bono Receives Breifing On Latest Wild Fire Developments - Congresswoman Mary Bono meets with a US Forest Service official. Congresswoman Bono has remained in close contact with the fire command center and fire authorities. Bono Is Interviewed By Local Media - Congresswoman Mary Bono provides local media with fire updates. Bono Joins Civic Leaders At Wild Fire Press Conference - Congresswoman Mary Bono attends a Press Conference called by Marion Ashley, Chairman of the County of Riverside Board of Supervisors. The Press Conference took place Thursday afternoon at 2:30 (PST)at Noble Creek Park in Beaumont, CA. Bono Recieves Updates From US Forest Service - Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) and Chairman Jerry Lewis (CA-41) receive news updates from the US Forest Service. Bono Interacts With A Future Voter - Congresswoman Mary Bono entertains a young child in-between interviews with local media. Bono is the proud mother of two children, Chesare Elan and Chianna Maria. Bono Appears As Special Radio Guest - Congresswoman Mary Bono is interviewed "live" by Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor for NBC's Today Show at the La Quinta Resort & Club. Mr. Greenberg is considered to be America's preeminent expert on travel. Bono Interviewed By Local News - Congresswoman Mary Bono is interviewed by KMIR 6 and CBS 2 News during the Wilderness Bill press conference. Other news organizations including The Desert Sun, Idyllwild Town Crier, and the Press Enterprise attended the Wilderness Bill press conference. Congresswoman Bono Introduces Wilderness Bill - Congresswoman Mary Bono, a long-time champion of environmental issues, introduces the California Desert and Mountain Heritage Act, H.R. 6270. The Press Conference was held at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto National Monument Visitor Center. Congresswoman Bono Meets With Students At Edgemont Elementary School - Edgemont Elementary 5th graders, who conducted an interview of Congresswoman Bono, pose for a picture with the Congresswoman and are joined by Principal Melissa Bazanos and Gwyn Paschal-Hammond, Editor of Kids Enterprise. Edgemont Elementary is part of the Moreno Valley School District family. Kelly Clarkson Joins Bono for 2006 "GRAMMYS on the Hill" to advocate copyright protection - Congresswoman Bono, co-chair of the Recording Arts and Sciences Congressional Caucus, joined her colleagues on stage with Kelly Clarkson. Mary Meets With Local Pharmacist Yemi Omilana, Owner of Las Palmas Pharmacy In Palm Springs - Mary discussed pharmaceutical legislation and witnessed first-hand the success of prescription drug benefits included in Medicare Part D. As a member of the House Subcommittee on Health, Mary has championed lower prescription drug costs while exploring solutions to reimburse pharmacists in a timelier manner. Congresswoman Bono interviewed by CBS 2 at the 2006 Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films - Mary Delivers Opening Remarks at the 2006 Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films - Mary Attends 9-11 ceremony at Eisenhower Medical Center - Mary interacts with a group of veterans at a Memorial Day event. - Congresswoman Bono meets with Rangers at the Santa Rosa/San Jacinto National Monument - Congresswoman Bono meets with a veteran at a Memorial Day event - BonoHeadshot - BonoHeadshot capitol - capitol MAFB - MAFB golfing_small - golfing Interns - Photo with Seniors - Offical_Photo - Offical Photo California Districts - California Districts District Map - District Map Congresswoman Bono with Free Spirit of the Year winner, Greg Mortenson and Freedom Forum founder Al Neuharth. - Bono honored for her work on the Santa Rosa San Jacinto National Monument. - Kids Page - Kids Page Action Shot - Action Shot Bono discusses policy with Murrieta Middle School students. - Bono speaks at an event at the 2003 Palm Springs International Film Festival. - Mary with San Jacinto Mayor Jim Ayers at San Jacinto Veterans Tank Memorial dedication. - Mary goes over simulated battle plans with an officer at Fort Irwin. - Cong. Duncan Hunter and son, Cong. Ken Calvert, Clark Bloom and Mike Spears, join Mary and Chianna at the dedication ceremony May 8, 1999. - Former First Lady Barbara and President H.W. Bush, Congresswoman Bono, Former First Lady Nancy Reagan, and Merv Griffin. - Congresswoman Bono And Former President Gerald Ford Attend The Betty Ford Center 20th Anniversary Gala - Congresswoman Bono introduces legislation to combat obesity. - Bono recognizes “Star of Life” recipient, Tom Booth, Sr., from Hemet, who received the highest honor awarded in emergency medical services. - Bono discusses technology issues at a press conference announcing the formation of the Intellectual Property Caucus. - Bono hosts a public health care forum with Health Subcommittee Chairman Michael Bilirakis. - President Bush, Congresswoman Bono and her son Chesare Bono at the United States Capitol. - Congresswoman Bono Presents The Sonny Bono Visionary Award To Legendary Author Sidney Sheldon - Congresswoman with actress Mary McDonnell, anchor Mary Hart, and actor Kevin Costner. - Congresswoman Bono joins Congresswomen Pryce, Granger, Emerson, and Northup along with famed photographer Patrick Demarchelier on the Speaker's Balcony. - Congresswoman Bono presents the 2003 Al Neuharth Free Spirit of the Year to Greg Mortenson. - Congresswoman Bono with local health leaders at Community Heart Conference. - Congresswoman Bono launches Recording Arts and Sciences Caucus. - Congresswoman Bono and Clint Black. - Congresswoman Bono with Congressman Steny Hoyer, recording artists Clint Black and Brenda Lee and Recording Academy's President Neil Portnow. - Year of 1988: Bono's welcome President Reagan and First Lady to Palm Springs. - Bono with the band members of the Cowboy Junkies. - Congresswoman Bono accepts GRAMMY award. - Neil Portnow, President of Recording Academy, honors Congresswoman Bono and Natalie Cole. - Congresswoman Mary Bono was honored by the Recording Academy at their GRAMMY's on the Hill event. Congresswoman Bono was selected for her work in pursuing strong copyright protection in Congress. - Bono Honored by National Farmers Union. - Congresswoman Bono with actor Michael Douglas and former MPAA President Jack Valenti. - Palm Springs International Film Society and International Film Festival honored legendary actor Kirk Douglas by naming a six-block stretch of road near the Palm Springs airport after him. - Congresswoman Bono honors actor Kirk Douglas. - Congresswoman Bono walks the red carpet at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. - Congresswoman Bono with Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. - Bono meets with the Backstreet Boys and producers at Capital Records. - Congresswoman Bono with the CBS Orchestra's Music Director, Paul Shaffer. - Congresswoman Bono discusses intellectual property issues with Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez. - Congresswoman Bono with Gloria Estefan. - Congresswoman speaks at the National Press Club about cyber security. - Actress Kerry Washington meets with Congresswoman Bono on behalf of the Creative Coalition. - Congresswoman Bono and daughter Chianna join actor Gary Sinise and wife, Moira Harris, at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Awards Dinner. - (photo courtesy of Ned Redway) "Mojave Viper" program at Twentynine Palms. - "Mojave Viper" is an extensive month-long training program that tests thousands of Marines on urban warfare and the rigors of combat in the desert. SunLine Transit Agency's General Manager C. Mikel Oglesby presented Bono with a crystal key to honor her for her efforts in opening the door to the practical application of hydrogen powered transportation. - Wilderness Society President, William H. Meadows, thanks Bono for her work to promote national conservation. -