FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 10, 2010


EDUCATION LEADERS IN K-16 ENDORSE
RICARDO LARA FOR ASSEMBLY

Teachers, school trustees and education leaders endorse Ricardo Lara

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Unified School District President Monica Garcia and Vice President Yolie Flores Aguilar joined representatives from Lynwood Unified and Montebello Unified school districts in an impressive show of growing solidarity among education leaders in the 50th Assembly District.

Coming on the heels of endorsements by representatives from the Los Angeles Community College District and the Los Angeles College Faculty Guild, AFT 1521, Ricardo Lara's campaign continues to build momentum unmatched by any other candidate in the race for Assembly.

"As the first in my family to graduate from college, I've experienced firsthand how an education can help you achieve the American Dream," said Ricardo Lara. "I am honored to receive endorsements from the men and women who educate the next generation of leaders."

A complete list of leaders who have endorsed Ricardo Lara can be found at: www.ricardolara2010.com.