Monterey Park Mayor Anthony Wong, Mayor Pro Tem Hans Liang, Councilmembers Peter Chan and Mitch Ing with Judge Maggie Lam presented the 2014 Play Days Essay & Art Contest Winners: Amanda Ng and Arion Togelang, Emily Throng and Lilly Huang, Matthew Louie and Henry Mendez, Terry Valenzuela and Chris Leong with proclamations and checks.

Monterey Park Mayor Anthony Wong, Mayor Pro Tem Hans Liang, Councilmembers Peter Chan and Mitch Ing recognized Contest Committee Members: Janet Yu, Gigi Yam and Doris Tsai along with Judges: Mike Eng, Paul Perez and Maggie Lam for their participation and support of the contest.

The Council recognized the generous sponsors: Koco Collection, Inc.; Superco Home Theater and Appliances; JJ Café; Phil Smith, Device Engineering & Production Design; Mike Smith, Vericomm Credit Card Service, Mary Wong, Excacttax Inc.; Jaime Rodriguez and Amando & Yolanda Ybarra, Amando’s Family Restaurants for their support of the contest.

Council recognized the staff from local schools for their participation and support of their students: Alpha Shen Preschool and Kindergarten; Bella Vista Elementary School; Brightwood Elementary School; Garvey Intermediate School; Hillcrest Elementary School; Macy Intermediate School; Mark Keppel High School; Monterey Highlands Elementary School; Monterey Vista Elementary School; New Avenue School Potrero Heights Elementary School; Repetto Elementary School; Shurr High School; St. Stephen Martyr Catholic School; St. Thomas Aquinos Catholic School and Ynez Elementary School.

Teachers from the Montebello School District displayed their proclamations.

Council acknowledged individuals that have made a special effort to support this event:  Mr. Jacinto Zavala, Assistant Principal at Jack F. Macy Intermediate School; Mr. Frank Reyes, Operations Director of the Boys and Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley; Ms. Tu Cam Huynh, Teacher at Monterey Vista Elementary School and Ms. Amanda Lin, PTA member at Brightwood Elementary School.

Council recognized Boy Scout Master Jorge Banuelos and Scout Benjamin Chu from Troop 301 at Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church for their successful Pancake Breakfast.