Longtime volunteer Jones named Menifee Citizen of Year

From left: Mayor Neil Winter, Patricia Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Lesa Sobek, Matt Liesemeyer, Greg August.

Longtime Menifee resident and volunteer Patricia Jones was honored March 7 by city officials as Menifee's Outstanding Citizen of the Year.

The Menifee Citizen of the Month/Year program was started in 2016 to recognize residents or organizations who have made important contributions to the community. Awards are presented each month at City Council meetings and monthly recipients are eligible for the Outstanding Citizen of the Year award. That honoree is selected by the Menifee Citizens Advisory Committee.

Jones has "continuously demonstrated a deep dedication to serving Menifee residents at the local Hospice of the Valleys for the past two decades," according to a City news release. "Through her service, Ms. Jones has dedicated more than 3,000 hours of her personal time and effort to the Hospice of the Valleys, bringing her kindnews, passion and support to all those who are need."

To be eligible for this honor, one must live and/or work in Menifee. Supportive materials must be submitted at the time of application. For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 951-723-3708 or visit the City website at www.CityofMenifee.us.