County Board of Education President Cynthia Ruehlig, the first Filipino-American woman to win Contra Costa County-wide office, was recently honored at a Concord function recognizing Filipino-American elected officials. From left are Eric and Marsha Golangco of the Chinese American Political Association, State Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan, Cynthia Ruehlig, Filipino-American Political Club Vice President Aurora Guingon, outgoing Fil-Am President Evelyn Centeno and Antioch School Board Trustee Walter Ruehlig.