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She is a pediatrician and activist for non-violence and quality health care for the homeless, migrant workers and uninsured children.
And there is someone else being honored too. He retired as Mesa's city manager six years ago and immediately launched a new career, spending countless volunteer hours on community and school-improvement programs and initiatives to assist low-income families.
Now, Dr. Ruth Tan Lim and Mike Hutchinson are being honored as Mesa's Man and Woman of the Year for taking the lead and rolling up their sleeves to enrich the lives of Mesa citizens as well as those beyond its borders.
They are the 43rd pair of Mesa residents to receive the tribute since it was started in 1935 by Charles and Florence Mitten, then owners of the Mesa Tribune; only a man of the year had been selected up until then.
Lim and Hutchinson will be honored at a banquet Feb. 21 at the Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa Hotel. Tickets go on sale about three weeks before the banquet.
"Each of these wonderful people give far beyond the 'call of duty,' and do so willingly and lovingly," said Tom Rhodes, co-chairman of the award selection committee. "Each is a role model for us all, and each richly deserves this honor."
The awards recognize a man and a woman who have made a significant difference in the community in a variety of volunteer efforts. The award also recognizes that life in Mesa and the lives of others has been enhanced through their service and excellence of leadership.
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