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Madera County Supervisors Present Special Proclamation to Resident Who Set a Guinness World Record on All 7 Continents
Madera County, CA – The Madera County Board of Supervisors present a special proclamation in honor of Christian Johnson, who set a Guinness World
Record after running a 50K a day for seven straight days on all seven continents. That’s more than 217 miles in all. The proclamation will also honor Christian’s mission that sparked this unprecedented journey. Christian joined forces with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to bring awareness to the ongoing battle to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Christian’s grandfather has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, but it didn’t keep him from greeting Christian at the final finish line in Miami to set the record. Christian’s story has not only captivated the Central Valley but has also impacted many around the world. The public and members of the media are encouraged to attend this special presentation on Tuesday at 10 A.M. inside the Chambers of the Madera County Government Center.
Alexan Balekian
Director of Communications
County Administration
Alexan.Balekian@maderacounty.com
(559) 675-7703
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Madera County Supervisors Honor Heroic Farmworkers
They Rescued a Group of Students Moments Before Their School Bus Burst into Flames
Madera County, CA – Today, two Madera County farmworkers were honored with a proclamation during the Board of Supervisors meeting for their quick and heroic actions last month in La Vina, when a school bus carrying a group of students burst into flames. The two farmworkers, Carlos Perea Romero and Angel Zarco, were fixing their tractor when they saw a cloud of thick smoke coming out from the back of the bus at Avenue 8 and Road 23.5. They rushed to the bus door, alerting the driver. They immediately evacuated the students from the bus. Moments later, the back of the bus burst into flames. All the students made it out safely without any injuries due to the immediate action taken by the farmworkers and the bus driver. The Board of Supervisors recognizes the two men for their selfless courage and bravery, demonstrating the highest ideals of public service, compassion, and community spirit.
Alexan Balekian
Director of Communications
County Administration
Alexan.Balekian@maderacounty.com
(559) 675-7703