TD Council recognizes 2021 Distinguished Young Woman Zora Richardson's contributions

Zora Richardson Displays the certificate given to her by The Dalles Mayor Rich Mays and Council. Parents Judy and Dan Richardson on right might be a little proud. :) Photo by Rodger Nichols

By Rodger Nichols with additions by Tom Peterson

The Dalles Mayor Rich Mays and Council honored Zora Richardson at The Dalles City Council meeting on Monday, July 25 for her contributions to the local community as well as for representing Wasco County and the City through the Distinguished Young Woman Scholarship program.

Richardson was named Wasco County Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) in 2021 and went on to win the Oregon Competition in August of the same year. She also assisted in the 2022 DYW when Gabriella Haskins earned the honor this spring.

"This certificate is presented in recognition of all your achievements,” said Mayor Mays on Monday night. “Throughout your career at The Dalles High School, you have achieved so much: The Dalles High School valedictorian, 2022, honor society member, awards in music and theater as well as volunteer activities -- community meals, food bank and toy drive, to name a few. Your community involvement and service, no doubt, were part of your being selected as the 2022 Wasco County Distinguished Young Woman, and the 2022 Oregon Distinguished Young Woman, representing Oregon in the national competition.”

“We are proud of you and the way you represent the City of The Dalles and Wasco County,” he said. “On behalf of the city and the citizens of The Dalles, please accept our congratulations."

Richardson is the daughter of Councilor Dan Richardson.