Day proclaimed for local self-made man, philanthropist

Recognizing one of the city's most dedicated residents, in a ceremony at city hall, last week, Aug. 1 was proclaimed “John Navarrette Day” by San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson.

Navarrette and his wife Chloe, a local power couple, have worked hard for all that they have earned, and have given a considerable amount back to the community in which they live.

In a telephone interview, Navarrette said the proclamation was a complete surprise to him. He said he was told that it would be a proclamation for the university athletics program, and his shock can be seen in the publicly available video on the city’s website.