Alec Garfield, the chairman of the Tule River Tribe of California, was named Man of the Year by the Porterville Chamber of Commerce

"I'm really at a loss for words," Garfield said when presented with the award, The Porterville Recorder reported.

Garfield has served as chairman for 19 years, including a 13-year stint from 1970 to 1983.

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Garfield, Lindgren named Man and Woman of the Year (The Porterville Recorder 11/6)

Relevant Links:
Tule River Tribe http://www.tulerivertribe-nsn.gov
? Porterville Chamber of Commerce - http://www.chamber.porterville.com