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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF GLORIA ``GLO'' DONNELLY
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HON. MIKE GARCIA
of california
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Mr. GARCIA of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember the life and contributions of Gloria ``Glo'' Donnelly. Alongside her husband, Art, Glo was instrumental in the founding of the City of Santa Clarita in the 1980s. After a lifetime of activism and community involvement, Glo passed away this summer, but we continue to honor her legacy as one of Santa Clarita's founders.
A long-time resident of Santa Clarita before it was incorporated as a city, and a prominent Valencia realtor, Glo Donnelly played a crucial role in the formation of a city now home to more than 200,000 people. When the area that would become Santa Clarita grew from a farming community to a burgeoning suburb in the second half of the 20th century, Gloria was a leading voice among many like-minded community members who advocated for self-governance. Her and her husband Art, as co-chairs of the Santa Clarita Formation Committee, worked hard to win support for the formation of the city by spreading awareness and raising funds to make the dream of Santa Clarita come true. When Santa Clarita won cityhood and the first city council was elected, Glo and Art worked hand-in-hand with the newly elected city leaders to ensure that Santa Clarita got off to a smooth start.
Glo's community leadership and involvement did not end with Santa Clarita's incorporation as a city. She was also the spokeswoman for the Santa Clarita Valley Association of Realtors, as well as the Chair of the Whittaker-Bermite Citizens Advisory Group. In both roles she prioritized giving community members a voice and always put the interests of Santa Clarita first. In her retirement from real estate, she remained active in Santa Clarita civics and the charitable community.
Glo leaves behind a monumental legacy, and in many ways every single resident of Santa Clarita owes her a debt of gratitude for her tireless work to make Santa Clarita what it is today. We will continue to honor her service as one of Santa Clarita's founders, and we offer our condolences to her loved ones.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 160(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 160(2)
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