Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 07/25/2010 07:03:13 AM PDT

ONTARIO – It’s official: The City Council has agreed to recognize the Ovitt family by naming the public library in its honor.

The exact wording of the dedication will be determined at a future meeting.

“The entire council felt strongly about recognizing the Ovitt family in some way,” Councilwoman Sheila Mautz said.

Councilman Jim Bowman added, “This is something from the heart of all of us.”

Gary Ovitt, the chairman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, started his political career with the city.

The life-long Ontario resident served on the council, was the mayor, and taught for 35 years at Chaffey High School.

His wife, Sue, is also a former educator has been involved in the community.

She serves on the Chaffey Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees.

Thanking the council, Sue Ovitt said she still recalls the time many years ago when Bowman was in their home encouraging her husband to enter city politics. Ever since then, Sue said, she has been involved.

“I am so humbled,” she told the council. `It’s something we enjoy doing.”

On behalf of his family, Gary Ovitt told the council “we are overwhelmed and honored.”

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