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Assemblymember Mike Fong Celebrates Successful Holiday Toy Drive and Shares Year-End Legislative Update

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ALHAMBRA, CA – Assemblymember Mike Fong proudly celebrated Assembly District 49’s annual Legislative Update and Holiday Toy Drive on December 10, bringing joy to families across the San Gabriel Valley. Thanks to the generosity of community members and partners, more than 400 toys were collected for children in need. A special recognition goes to the California Highway Patrol, East Los Angeles Area, for donating more than 100 toys, and to the Southern California Business Association for their generous donation in making this year’s drive a success.

Assemblymember Fong also recognized the winners of the 2025 “Heart of Assembly District 49” Art Contest, which showcased the creativity and talent of young people throughout the district. Winners were selected across elementary, middle school, high school, and young adult categories. The selected artwork reflects the vibrant communities of Assembly District 49 and will be displayed in both the Capitol and District Offices.

Art Contest Winners:

  • Sherry M., 4th Grade (Elementary School)
  • Lina Z., 8th Grade (Middle School)
  • Keira Z., 11th Grade (High School)
  • Aurora C., College Sophomore (Young Adult)

Honorable Mentions:

  • Lucy D., 4th (Elementary)
  • Caitlyn X., 4th (Elementary)
  • Ellison E., 8th (Middle School)
  • Aaron L., 6th (Middle School)
  • Kevin W., 11th (High School)
  • Mattias L., College Junior (Young Adult)

“I am honored to serve a community defined by its creativity and compassion. The artwork we celebrate and the generosity behind our Holiday Toy Drive highlight the incredible people who make Assembly District 49 so special,” said Assemblymember Fong.

Lastly, the Assemblymember shared a year-end legislative update for the 2025 session. Governor Gavin Newsom signed several bills from the Assemblymember’s legislative package into law, focused on advancing student support, workforce development, education coordination, and student housing access across California:

  • AB 323 – Strong Workforce Program
  • AB 413 – Language Access for Housing Outreach
  • AB 893 – Campus Development Zones
  • AB 1028 – CA Community Colleges: Part-Time Faculty
  • AB 1098 – CA Education Interagency Council
  • AB 1155 – Law School Externships

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Assemblymember Mike Fong represents the 49th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Alhambra, Arcadia, El Monte, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, South Pasadena and Temple City, and the unincorporated areas of Pasadena and San Gabriel. He serves as the Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee and the Chair of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus.