Matter SCC-128538

Adopt Commendation for Kathleen Foley-Hughes and Tony Hughes for making Palo Alto a kinder and more inclusive community. (Abe-Koga)

Board of Supervisors

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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This document is a commendation for Kathleen Foley-Hughes and Tony Hughes for their contributions to making Palo Alto a kinder and more inclusive community. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors and is submitted by Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga.

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Commendation for Kathleen Foley-Hughes and Tony Hughes
Focus on contributions to Palo Alto's community
Submitted by Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga
Addressed to the Board of Supervisors

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Five Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga 128538 DATE: April 28, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Margaret Abe-Koga, Supervisor SUBJECT: Commendation for Kathleen Foley-Hughes and Tony Hughes RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Kathleen Foley-Hughes and Tony Hughes for making Palo Alto a kinder and more inclusive community. (Abe-Koga) ATTACHMENTS: • Kathleen Foley-Hughes and Tony Hughes 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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Kathleen Foley-Hughes and Tony Hughes Commendation

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This document commends Kathleen Foley-Hughes and Tony Hughes for their significant contributions to the Palo Alto community. Kathleen is recognized for founding vocational food-service programs and serving as a Neighborhood Preparedness Coordinator. Tony is acknowledged for coaching local sports, mentoring youth, and co-founding a fundraising band for schools. Together, they established Ada’s Café to support individuals with barriers to employment. They are set to receive the 2026 Avenidas Lifetimes of Achievement Award for their dedication to community well-being.

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Kathleen Foley-Hughes founded vocational food-service programs in the Palo Alto Unified School District.
Kathleen has served as a Neighborhood Preparedness Coordinator for over twenty years.
Tony Hughes has coached local sports and mentored youth through Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.
Tony co-founded the Walter Hays 'Wildcats' Dads’ Band, raising nearly $1 million for schools.
Together, they founded Ada’s Café to provide employment and training for individuals facing barriers.
They are receiving the 2026 Avenidas Lifetimes of Achievement Award.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 3D6AC004-ED28-4146-9416-DAA34E373F8A WHEREAS, Kathleen Foley-Hughes and Tony Hughes have worked to nurture the people and institutions that help Palo Alto thrive; WHEREAS, Kathleen founded two vocational food-service programs within the Palo Alto Unified School District, creating meaningful pathways for students with special needs; WHEREAS, for more than twenty years, Kathleen has served as a Neighborhood Preparedness Coordinator, helping neighbors build disaster readiness, resilience, and connection; WHEREAS, Tony coached local sports and mentored young people through Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for two decades, serving as Cubmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster; WHEREAS, Tony co-founded the Walter Hays “Wildcats” Dads’ Band, which raised nearly $1 million for Palo Alto schools; WHEREAS, together, they founded Ada’s Café, providing meaningful employment and training for adults with developmental disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and others facing barriers to work, while fostering genuine connection and inclusion; and WHEREAS, in recognition of their exceptional service and dedication to community well-being, they are receiving the 2026 Avenidas Lifetimes...