Loa Angeles City Council Honors Forte Animal Rescue and Founder

Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl presented a Certificate of Recognition to Marie Atake, a former City Commissioner for her service to the community, and presented a second award to her humane charity, Forte Animal Rescue on September 29th.

Ms. Atake was appointed to the Board of LA Animal Services Commission by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in 2005, and resigned from the volunteer post on August 31st, after two years. During her tenure, she received unprecedented, unified support from both Department employees and the humane community.

During the ceremony, Councilmember Rosendahl stated, “On behalf of the Los Angeles City Council, it is a pleasure to commend Marie for her commitment to animal rescue services. Through her leadership, we see the beautiful connection we all share in the oneness of nature.”

As Founder of Forte Animal Rescue, Ms. Atake said, “I appreciate Councilmember Rosendahl’s and his colleagues’ recognition of my work to help the animals and people of the city of Los Angeles. I look forward to further inspiring compassion for animals everywhere.”

Forte Animal Rescue is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to saving animals’ lives.

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