Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees recently granted former trustee and long time Big Bend supporter, Paul Hirai, Emeritus status. According to a press release, Hirari has contributed to the college in a variety of ways for over five decades, starting in 1967 hosting Japanese Agricultural Training Program (JATP) students. He served on the board of trustees for over ten years, including serving as board chair four years. Hirari also served on the Big Bend Community College Foundation and served as the board chair six times. Big Bend president, Terry Leas, said "We are pleased to honor Paul for his long and generous service to Big Bend Community College and its foundation. Paul exemplifies the highest standards of a servant leader."

 

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