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Tuesday, July 25, 2006

"Dress for Success," draws Democratic crowd


















Photos from left to right, top row: Judical candidates Barbie Scharf-Zeldes, Catherine Torres Stahl, and Carla Vela; Democratic Party Chair. 2nd row, left to right: Justice Alma Lopez, and judicial candidated Ina Castillo.


Nearly 100 supporters of the Dress for Success non-profit organization that promotes women from welfare to workfare turned out at the Red Oak Ballroom at the Norris Conference Center in Crossroads Mall, Tuesday, July 25th to support the worthy cause.

The Tuesday night mini-gala featured board trustee Alma Lopez, Chief Justice of the 4th Court of Appeals who also served as honorary event chair person as featured speaker.

The first -time event featured food by Black Tie Catering, a silent auction, and Democratic elected officials and candidates.

Former Juvenile Judge Peter Sakai, who also serves on the the board of trustees addressed the crowd on the importance of supporting Dress for Success.

Elected officials and candidates who attended included: Judicial candidates Barbie Scharf-Zeldes, Ina Castillo, Catherine Torres Stahl and lone Republican candidate Genie Wright.

Judge Monica Guerrero, Balcones Heights Council members Steve Walker and Suzanne DeLeon, and Democratic Party Chair Carla Vela also attended.

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