Full Biography for A. R. "Cecy" Groom

Candidate for
United States Representative; District 39

Someone said that the true height of a mountain peak is established by measuring from the lowest point of the Valley.

• Cecy, an immigrant from the Philippines, arrived in California in 1973 with only $70 in her pocket, but the height to which her mountain peak has reached is indeed outstanding by any standards. Recruited to come to the United States as a professional, Cecy set out to make her mark and achieve the American Dream. At the same time, Cecy raised her first daughter, Sarah, with the help of Cecy's mother.

• Cecy has held positions such as controller in the private sector and has taught accounting subjects in college. She became an entrepreneur of fast food & restaurant national franchises, obtained her California CPA license in 1983, and is a CPA practitioner.

• Cecy entered politics in 1987 running for the ABC Unified School District Board of Education. She got elected running for the first time. Re-elected two times since, she has always been A TOP VOTE GETTER.

• Cecy's efforts in the community were rewarded in 1988 when she received a State Legislature award as WOMAN OF THE YEAR for the 63rd Assembly District of California. She also has received many other community distinctions and awards. Cecy has become a strong advocate for women's rights in the workplace and was a charter member of SU CASA, a family crisis and support group.

• Cecy is the proud mother of three children and three grandchildren. Her ties with her community are strong and she would like to bring more into our community to make it even better.