Barrera Parking Structure Dedication

The Chapman community came together on June 8, 2006 to celebrate the dedication of the law school parking structure to Fred L. Barrera in honor of his lifetime of community service to the city of Orange. Barrera, a longtime Orange resident and World War II veteran, was elected to the Orange City Council in 1976 and served five four-year terms – three of those as mayor pro tem. He was also named Orange's Citizen of the Year in 1977. Upon his retirement in 1996, the city council bestowed upon him the title of mayor pro tem emeritus. The parking structure is located behind Chapman’s School of Law at 200 Sycamore Ave., between Glassell and Lemon streets.

President Jim Doti welcomes everyone to the June 8, 2006 dedication ceremony.	City of Orange Mayor Mark Murphy thanks Fred Barrera for his lifetime of community service to Orange.
The parking structure before the big unveiling.	President Doti with Fred Barrera (right) and his wife.
The newly named Fred L. Barrera Parking Structure at 200 Sycamore Ave.	President Doti presents the Barreras with a plaque in honor of the naming.
Fred Barrera thanks his family and reminisces about growing up in Orange.	The Barreras were congratulated by Dr. Harry Hamilton, Chapman's former interim provost.
The ceremony allowed Barrera to spend quality time with his family and friends.	Barrera and Gary Brahm, Chapman's CFO and executive VP of finance and administration, enjoying the moment.
The extended Barrera family came out to celebrate and show their support.	The above plaque was presented to Fred Barrera by Chapman to mark the special occasion.