Mr. Bill Herrera of State Farm Insurance received a certificate of appreciation from Vision 2020, Civic Pride Committee for generously sponsoring two of the pots along Central Avenue that were replanted with red, white and blue flowers.

Having lived in Fillmore since 1996 and celebrating a 20 year anniversary this year with his State Farm Insurance, Mr. Herrera said he likes to get involved in his community, just as his company motto states, ”Be a good neighbor”. He also finds the time to coach youth sports, be a part of the Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department and serve as a member of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue team.

Mr. Herrera said he enjoys being a “civic minded” person and that “little things make a big difference in a small town. It is more important now than ever for our community to come together!”

We agree with Bill and invite anyone interested in helping or adding their ideas, to our Civic Pride Committee meetings which are held in the City Hall, the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30pm. Our next meeting will be January 16, 2013.