Oscar helped foster strong involvement in his home. the Salinas Valley. by being "an inspirational leader and a person who operated from the heart" (Roxanne Regules. principal of Caesar Chavez School). Last year Loya received a recognition of his accomplishments by President Clinton for bringing PeaceBuilders. a violence reduction program. to Salinas schools. Immigrating to the United States at age 7. Mr. Loya. always concerned for others. gave many years of service toward improving the quality of education for migrant children. "He was very caring about what happen with his students and what direction they were headed" (Stephanie Lopez. a former student and first grade teacher). In return. the community was there for Loya. When it was discovered that he needed a bone marrow transplant. hundreds flocked to have their bone marrow tested during six drives in his honor.
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