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Matter SCC-128542

Adopt Commendation for Rick Stern and Nancy Ginsburg Stern for enriching the Palo Alto community both professionally and personally. (Abe-Koga)

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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This document is a commendation for Rick Stern and Nancy Ginsburg Stern, recognizing their contributions to the Palo Alto community. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors from Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga and includes a recommendation to adopt the commendation.

Key points
  • Commendation for Rick Stern and Nancy Ginsburg Stern
  • Enrichment of the Palo Alto community both professionally and personally
  • Recommended action to adopt the commendation
  • Addressed to the Board of Supervisors

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Five Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga 128542 DATE: April 28, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Margaret Abe-Koga, Supervisor SUBJECT: Commendation for Rick Stern & Nancy Ginsburg Stern RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Rick Stern and Nancy Ginsburg Stern for enriching the Palo Alto community both professionally and personally. (Abe-Koga) ATTACHMENTS: • Rick Stern and Nancy Ginsburg Stern Commendation Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams (PDF) Page 1 of 1
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Rick Stern and Nancy Ginsburg Stern Commendation

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The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara recognizes and commends Rick Stern and Nancy Ginsburg Stern for their contributions to the Palo Alto community. Rick is acknowledged for his work with Stern Mortgage Company, his volunteer efforts with various organizations, and his long-standing membership in the Kiwanis Club. Nancy is recognized for her impact as a teacher and psychologist, as well as her involvement in local theater. Both are set to receive the 2026 Avenidas Lifetimes of Achievement Award for their dedication to community well-being.

Key points
  • Rick Stern and Nancy Ginsburg Stern have enriched the community through service and generosity.
  • Rick's mortgage firm received the Tall Tree Award for its community-minded business ethic.
  • Rick is an active volunteer with Avenidas, the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, and the YMCA.
  • Rick has been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto for 40 years.
  • Nancy has worked as a teacher and psychologist, impacting many lives.
  • Nancy contributed to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Palo Alto Children’s Theatre.
  • Rick and Nancy are receiving the 2026 Avenidas Lifetimes of Achievement Award.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 3D6AC004-ED28-4146-9416-DAA34E373F8A WHEREAS, Rick Stern and Nancy Ginsburg Stern have enriched our community through their service, commitment, and generosity; WHEREAS, Rick’s Palo Alto-based mortgage firm, Stern Mortgage Company, was honored with the Tall Tree Award from the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce for its “community-minded business ethic”; WHEREAS, Rick has served as an active volunteer and generous contributor to Avenidas, the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, and the YMCA; WHEREAS, Rick is a 40-year member of the Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto, which provides thousands of volunteer hours and tens of thousands of dollars to local charities every year; WHEREAS, Nancy has touched countless lives as a teacher at PreSchool Family and through her psychology practice, where she supported people with compassion and care; WHEREAS, Nancy has given her time and talents to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Palo Alto Children’s Theatre and was instrumental in raising funds for the Roy A. Ginsburg Memorial Stage; and WHEREAS, in recognition of their exceptional service and dedication to community well-being, Rick and Nancy are receiving the 2026 Avenidas Lifetimes of...