South Santa Ana Merchants Association

SANTA ANA, Calif.: June 4, 2004- Congresswoman Sanchez was honored as this year’s “Legislator of the Year” at the South Santa Ana Merchants Association’s Annual Installation and Recognition Dinner for her outstanding work on bi-partisan projects and helping to bring funding back to the district for many community projects. During her tenure, she has secured appropriation measures totaling more than $300 million in federal tax dollars, which was sent back to Orange County.  She has worked hard to improve the infrastructure and quality of life for this fast-growing suburban county through various transportation, education, environmental, and crime reduction projects.