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Last week Hahn led proclamation of April 2025 as Cambodian Heritage Month—a first in County history

Los Angeles, CA – During the public hearing of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today, Supervisor Janice Hahn honored 22 local Cambodian community organizations in celebration of Cambodian Heritage Month and in recognition of the anniversary of the beginning of the Cambodian genocide. Hahn, whose district includes one of the largest Cambodian communities in the world, led the Board last week in their unanimous votes to proclaim April 2025 as Cambodian Heritage Month for the first time in the history of Los Angeles County and to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Cambodian Genocide on April 17th.

“The story of our Cambodian community began with the unimaginable tragedy of the Cambodian genocide, but today it’s one of perseverance, resilience, and pride. Long Beach and all of LA County are better off because of the contributions of those refugees, their descendants, and these extraordinary organizations they have formed,” said Hahn. “It’s a privilege to represent this community and to help share their story more broadly throughout LA County.”

During her presentation, Hahn asked for a moment of silence to honor the estimated 2 million people killed in the Cambodian genocide. Hundreds of thousands of Cambodian refugees fled to the United States after the fall of the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh to the Khmer Rouge regime on April 17, 1975. Today, Long Beach is home to the largest Cambodian population in the world outside of Cambodia.

“Our story didn’t end with the genocide, it continued to inspire strength, resilience, and hope,” said Chanwantha Sam Limon during today’s presentation. Limon serves on the Board of the Los Angeles County Cambodian Employees Association as well as on several other Cambodian organizations. “These community leaders work tirelessly to preserve and celebrate Cambodian heritage and tradition. Thank you, Supervisor Hahn, for your unwavering commitment and support of the Cambodian community.”

Dozens of members of the Cambodian American community from Hahn’s district were in attendance this morning for Hahn’s presentation.

Hahn honored the following organizations today:

• LA County Cambodian Employees Association
• Cambodia Town Film Festival
• Cambodian American Cultural Center
• Cambodia Town
• Angkor Arts Collective
• Untied Cambodian Community
• Asian World Film Festival Cambodia Day
• Cambodian Association of America
• Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America (CHPAA)
• Khmer Parent Association
• Long Beach – Phnom Penh Sister Cities Association
• Chanchaya Khmer Cultural Heritage
• Pacific Asian Counseling Services
• Killing Field Memorial
• Families in Good Health
• United Khmer ChaiYam
• Cambodian Veterans Inc
• Khmer Culture & Fine Arts of California, USA
• Global Refugee Awareness Healing Group
• Modern Apsara Dance Company
• Khmer Girls in Action
• Khmer Krom Association of Southern California

Hahn is also a sponsor of the 17th Annual Cambodian Parade and Culture Festival taking place Sunday April 6th in the Cambodia Town community of Long Beach. The theme of this year’s festival is “We Are Stronger When We Celebrate Together.”

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Dr. Wilburn Durousseau helped deliver more than 10,000 babies at St. Francis Medical Center

Los Angeles, CA – This morning, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn recognized Dr. Wilburn Durousseau for his 59 years of service to underserved communities as an obstetrician-gynecologist at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, where among other accomplishments he delivered more than 10,000 babies. Dr. Durousseau also taught future physicians at King-Drew Medical Center in Willowbrook for 38 years.

“Whether as a caregiver to patients or educator and mentor to other physicians, Dr. Durousseau has touched countless lives over his almost six decades of service. To this day his devotion and commitment to his patients is remarkable,” said Hahn.

In accepting the recognition from Supervisor Hahn during this morning’s ceremony, Durousseau also expressed his gratitude to Hahn’s father Supervisor Kenneth Hahn, who led the effort to establish the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital to offer healthcare access to the African American and Latino communities of the area.

“With King, we were able not only to serve the area but also train physicians who were competent and comfortable in the area,” said Durousseau. “It is my hope that one day we will be able to regain the vision of Kenny Hahn and have a teaching hospital again in the area.”

Dr. Durousseau graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College before attending Howard University College of Medicine in 1962 and completing his OB-GYN residency in 1966. He was a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Naval Reserves where he served at Camp Pendleton and the Naval Hospital in Tia Pai, Taiwan.

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The 8-school “super band” made history in this year’s Rose Parade

Supervisor Janice Hahn and 605 All Star Band outside of the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration.

Los Angeles, CA – Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn honored the more than 500 students and eight band directors of the 605 All Star Band which made history performing in this year’s Rose Parade in a loud and lively ceremony at the Board of Supervisors meeting at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration in Downtown Los Angeles.

The 605 All Star Band is comprised of over 500 students (both marching band and color guard) representing eight high schools (Mayfair High School, Artesia High School, Bellflower High School, Cerritos High School, Gahr High School, John Glenn High School, La Mirada High School, and Norwalk High School), across three school districts, and spans over seven cities along the 605 freeway. It is the brainchild of Mayfair High School’s band director, Tom Philips, who came up with the idea of bringing high schools from the area together to form one “super band”, with the goal of making it to the Rose Parade.

This year, they succeeded. The 605 All Star Band became the first composite band to perform in the Rose Parade, the largest band to perform this year, and ranks among the largest bands in the parade’s history.

“These young people and their band directors poured their hearts into this performance and, not only did they make it to the Rose Parade, they made history there,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. “They worked hard, they spent their weekends rehearsing and even did a four-mile practice parade from Bellflower to Lakewood. Every one of them should be proud and they deserve the recognition and celebration of the County of Los Angeles.”

Students cheer on their band director as Hahn presents scrolls in Board Room.

Nearly 500 605 All Star Band members packed the Board Room at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration this morning. Each student was presented a personalized certificate honoring their participation in the Rose Parade as part of the 605 All Star Band signed by the entire Board of Supervisors. On the dais, alongside ABC Unified Superintendent Dr. Gina Zietlow and Board member Ernie Nishii, Supervisor Hahn presented official Los Angeles County scrolls for each band to the eight band directors, Tom Philips of Mayfair High School, Juan Perez of Artesia High School, Omar Vidana of Bellflower High School, Bobby Westphal of Cerritos High School, Darren Loney of Gahr High School, Frank Hinojos of John Glenn High School, Robert Stearns of La Mirada High School, and Ramiro Castaneda of Norwalk High School.

Hahn presents all 8 605 All Star Band directors with county scrolls and student band members fill board room.

“We appreciate Supervisor Hahn taking the time to honor us,” said Tom Philips, the Director of Instrumental Music at Mayfair High School in Lakewood. “She has partnered with us and helped in obtaining the things we needed so we could have our practice parade in Norwalk. Supervisor Hahn’s office helped make that happen, and now you have 528 students that have endured grueling hours putting something together out of nothing—creating something and seeing a dream come true.”

During the ceremony, students cheered loudly for their band directors and presented Supervisor Hahn with a 605 All Star Band t-shirt, a framed photo of their performance, a pin, and a large banner thanking her for her support.

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Mike Lansing has retired after 30 years at the helm, expanding the organization from one clubhouse to 25 sites

Los Angeles, CA – Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn honored Mike Lansing, the longtime Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor who has retired after 30 years at the helm. Under his leadership, the organization grew from a single club in San Pedro to 25 club houses and school sites across San Pedro, Wilmington, and Harbor City, serving 2,800 kids every day.

“There are many of us in San Pedro who can’t believe that this day has come,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. “We have always seen Mike as the leader, the face, and the champion of our Boys and Girls Clubs. He has not only transformed the lives of generations of kids in our community, but Mike has also inspired others to follow in his footsteps. I am grateful for his decades of hard work, and I wish him well in his much-deserved retirement.”

Mike Lansing is a second-generation San Pedro resident who grew up playing sports at what was then known as the San Pedro Boys Club. When Mike stepped into the role of Executive Director in 1995, he brought a clear vision: serve teens, expand the reach of the Club, and prioritize comprehensive programming.

“One of the reasons we have been able to do more is the tremendous support that Supervisor Hahn has provided year in and year out,” said Lansing during today’s ceremony. “We all, in the communities, need grassroots, need to provide those services. I ask all the supervisors to continue their great support of all of our citizens because they deserve it.”

In addition to overseeing the organization’s expansion over the past three decades, Mike spearheaded, the College Bound program, a program that provides personalized guidance that helps students navigate the complex path to higher education. Each of the 550 teens enrolled annually receive support in building a belief that college is attainable, crafting a roadmap to achieve their dreams, and developing the skills to succeed. Of the students enrolled, 99% graduate high school and 97% enroll in college.

Mike also recognized that college is not right for every student and launched the Career Bound program, providing workforce skills and paid internships for those who want a promising career in construction, welding, plumbing, and other well paid, union strong jobs. Career Bound partners with Harbor Freight Tools for Schools to give students hands on training and certification and then works with local unions like, the ILWU and IBEW, to place students into jobs that will support themselves and their families.

Mike Lansing handed the reigns to his successor Peter Settelmayer in August and plans to stay on with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor through the end of the year.