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ACWA Presents Emissary Award to Randy Fiorini
Award Recognizes Former ACWA President for Invaluable Service to Association
| Source: Association of California Water Agencies
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - December 2, 2009) - The Association of California Water Agencies
(ACWA) today presented its third annual Emissary Award to Randy Fiorini, a
former ACWA president with more than a decade of service to the
association. The award recognizes individuals for remarkable contributions
to California water by supporting and advancing ACWA's goals.
"ACWA's Emissary Award is our way of paying tribute to the members who have
guided this association and contributed to our successes over the years,"
ACWA President Glen Peterson said. "Randy Fiorini is a prime example of a
member whose involvement has made a tremendous difference. We owe a debt of
gratitude to Randy for his years of leadership and his unwavering support
for ACWA and its statewide interests."
Fiorini, a third-generation farmer and vice president of Turlock Irrigation
District, served as ACWA's president from 2006-2007. When the effects of
ALS made it difficult for former Executive Director Steve Hall to make
public appearances on behalf of ACWA in 2007, Fiorini stepped up to fill
the role. He accompanied Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger at a series of events
throughout the state to promote a comprehensive water package, and made
numerous other appearances on ACWA's behalf. He also became a visible and
vocal champion for ACWA's "The Time Is Now" campaign, which called for an
immediate and comprehensive solution to the state's water problems. He also
chaired the association's task force on Delta Vision and led the year-long
effort to develop "No Time to Waste: A Blueprint for California Water,"
ACWA's landmark policy document, in 2005.
During his tenure with ACWA, Fiorini served as vice chair and chair of ACWA
Region 4; chair of the Federal Affairs Committee; and vice president and
immediate past president of the ACWA Board of Directors. Fiorini completes
his service to ACWA at the end of this year.
ACWA is a statewide association of public agencies whose 450 members are
responsible for about 90% of the water delivered in California. For more
information, visit www.acwa.com.
