Gloria Cordova-perales:
CLASS OF 1963
Valley High SchoolClass of 1963
Albuquerque, NM
Gloria's Story
Gloria is from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her schools include Valley High School. She later attended University of Albuquerque, New Mexico to receive her BS in Business, and received her MBA from Las Vegas Highlands University. She worked at City of Albuquerque, then City of Houston as Asst Director of Public Works and Engineering and Executive Assistant to the Mayor of Houston, Owned two businesses. Received Businesswoman of year award- Houston, Texas and United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Received American Public Works Association's Harry Swearingen Award for Exemplary Public Service. Inducted in Public Works Training Center Hall of Fame, 2004.
One of Gloria's favorite quotes is:""To laugh often and love much;
To win the respect of intelligent perso...Expand for more
ns and the affection of children.
To earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty.
To find the best in others.
To give of one's self.
To leave the world a bit better,whether by a healthy child,
a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;
To have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation;
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived –
This is to have succeeded."
Ralph Waldo Emerson".
More about Gloria:
-Daughter of kind and loving parents - both deceased
-Sister of seven honorable and distinguished professionals, one (a priest) deceased.
-Mother and stepmother of five fine professionals
-Grandmother of fourteen
-Great-Grandmother of six
-Great grandmother of six
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