Richard Hedges:  

Life For those of you who don't know, I had a daughter who was born during my senior year in high school. She lives in Kansas City now. She has 3 children who are the light of my life. Kim, my daughter is such a blessing. As of 2014 she is 54. I am now married and I have been either living with or married to the same woman for 45 years. We came to California in 1970 where we settled. We both completed our MA's and we have careers here. I retired from the career I have had for 28 years and went to work for Congressman Tom Lantos (D) California. When I came to California, I became involved within my Local Union while working on my MA. I went to work for the Union and stayed with it. I was employed be Congressman, Tom Lantos as a Field Representative. I am very active in City of San Mateo. In have been appointed the California State Board of Barber and Cosmetology as a Board Member and currently serve as The Board President. Since I retired, I have gotten even more involved with community affairs. In addition to the Citizens Advisory Committee to the City Council, attending the Citizens Academy, working for our next State Assembly person's successful election, serving on the executive board of the United Home Owners Association, I am on the Executive Board of the San Mateo Central Labor Council, Our Mayor asked me to apply for the Grand Jury. I was appointed to the Grand Jury served for a year. I was also appointed to the "Workforce Investment Board". I serve on the Citizens Advisory Council to the Metropolitan Transportation Committee, The Transportation Authority of San Mateo County and helped rewrite the San Mateo City Charter. I return to Kansas City to visit my grandchildren and my daughter. I loved being with them and watching them grow in size and personality. One teaches in Denver, one is a nurse and the youngest enters college this fall. We purchased a home in Hilo, Hawaii. We usually spend two months per year there. I am able to attend all of my public meetings by telephone. Our primary home is in San Mateo, California. College I attended Emporia State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas. I attended school there after working for several years. It was probably the most rewarding 4 years of my life, mainly because I met the woman who would become my wife. We have been together for nearly 45 years. I had many good instructors: Dr. Fisher who recently passed ...Expand for more