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A Minute With: Lilia Ledezma<br />
Lilia Ledezma was born in Chihuahua, Mexico. She moved to the United States in 1995<br />
and to <strong>Redwood</strong> City in 1997. She attended college at Tec de Monterrey in Mexico,<br />
where she achieved her degree in finance. Currently she works as an accounting manager.<br />
Lilia is single and happy! Her hobbies include reading, hiking with her dogs,<br />
entertaining with friends, movies, and tutoring and mentoring youth in math for various<br />
local schools.<br />
She is currently an active member of the Rotary Club, <strong>Redwood</strong> City International, the<br />
Chamber of Commerce and the Centennial Neighborhood Association. She is also a<br />
graduate of the CERT and PACT programs through the City of <strong>Redwood</strong> City.<br />
Lilia is also the treasurer for the proposed ballot initiative Californians for Improved<br />
School Funding, which is gathering signatures to qualify for the November 2010 ballot.<br />
Why finance?<br />
It’s my passion.<br />
Favorite thing about Easter time?<br />
Food.<br />
You love <strong>Redwood</strong> City because?<br />
Of the people and finally have roots somewhere.<br />
Who do you most admire?<br />
My paternal grandmother.<br />
What talent would you most like to have?<br />
To have emotional detachment.<br />
Something few know about you?<br />
Very emotional and sensitive.<br />
What phrase do you most overuse?<br />
“It is what it is.”<br />
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Favorite song?<br />
“<strong>The</strong> Rose” by Bette Midler.<br />
Favorite movie?<br />
“<strong>The</strong> Dark Side of the Heart.”<br />
What is your motto?<br />
Don’t smother me.<br />
Anyone you got on your mind?<br />
A kid that I am tutoring — Rigo.<br />
Memorable moment?<br />
My university graduation.<br />
First word that comes to mind?<br />
Love.<br />
You still can’t believe?<br />
I’m 41.<br />
What is your idea of perfect happiness?<br />
Being OK with where I am in life, but always<br />
striving for more.<br />
What or who is the love of your life?<br />
My dogs.<br />
You currently feel?<br />
Anxious.<br />
You are inspired by?<br />
My own dreams.<br />
<strong>The</strong> rain makes you?<br />
Melancholy.<br />
Thank You<br />
for Supporting the<br />
Uccelli Family<br />
Through the Years<br />
We urge you to contribute<br />
and support our local<br />
non-profits who do<br />
outstanding work in<br />
our community.<br />
Peter and Paula Uccelli Foundation<br />
650-366-0922<br />
Never late for the <strong>The</strong>atre<br />
when you eat at Little India.<br />
All You Can Eat Lunch<br />
Mon - Fri 11am - 2pm<br />
Regular $9.95 Vegetarian $7.95<br />
All You Can Eat Dinner<br />
Mon - Sat 5 - 9pm<br />
Regular $12.95 Vegetarian $10.95<br />
Little India<br />
Restaurant<br />
917 Main St., <strong>Redwood</strong> City<br />
650-361-8737 • www.littleindiacuisine.com<br />
10 % off<br />
with your Parking<br />
Valadation!<br />
• Catering<br />
• In-House Parties<br />
Available<br />
• Takeout<br />
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