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In honor of his achievements, the San Mateo County Veterans Commission has selected Bob Hoover as the 2024 Veteran of the Year, who at over 90 will be recognized as a United States Air Force veteran, passionate civil rights activist, and key figure in the creation of East Palo Alto.
Hoover has influenced many people through his career of activism and leadership, from arriving on the Peninsula with 20 dollars in his pocket in the late 1950s to mentoring generations of young people and future community leaders.
In light of this, the county invites the community to pay tribute to the 92-year-old East Palo Alto resident at the 9