tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931942690068259127.post2871420933781857558..comments2024-01-12T07:25:33.861-08:00Comments on Bakersfield Observed: Local banker Ray Dezember is honored and Tejon Ranch is featured in a Super Bowl advertisementRichardBeenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12542559942096218256noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931942690068259127.post-78456755883244153202010-02-05T13:37:39.386-08:002010-02-05T13:37:39.386-08:00A few years ago I served on a local non profit boa...A few years ago I served on a local non profit board and without asking Ray and Joan sent us a check - totally unsolicited. They are wonderful people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931942690068259127.post-61771326515055876092010-02-05T08:43:51.141-08:002010-02-05T08:43:51.141-08:00As president of Whittier College, I was delighted ...As president of Whittier College, I was delighted to come across your mention of Ray and Joan Dezember. You captured their generous spirit well, and they are two of the most self-effacing people I know -- always applauding others and downplaying the remarkably transformative effect they have on their communities. Thanks for featuring this great couple. Sharon HerzbergerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com