Vista mayor proclaims "Teresa Heck Day"; local dealers donate $5,000 in bilingual books to Grapevine Elementary teacher
May 20, 2026 | Vista, San Diego County, California
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Mayor Franklin of Vista presented a proclamation declaring "Teresa Heck Day" and city and community partners honored the Grapevine Elementary teacher at a short recognition event.
Susan, identified in the event only by her first name as a representative of the San Diego Honda dealers, announced the group was presenting "$5,000 worth of books in English and Spanish for your students," and invited Superintendent Dr. Dolo to speak. "Thank you for everything you do for Grapevine Elementary," she said when introducing the honoree.
Superintendent Dr. Dolo praised Heck's leadership on literacy and the district's Read Across America activities, congratulating her for decades of service. Mayor Franklin spoke on behalf of the city and read a proclamation: "It is my honor to proclaim today Teresa Heck Day in the city of Vista." The proclamation was presented publicly at the event.
Heck accepted the recognition and the donation, saying, "I love literacy. I've been teaching 30 years and it's my passion," and thanking the school and community for their support.
The books — described by the donor as a $5,000 collection in English and Spanish for Grapevine Elementary students — were presented directly to Heck during the recognition. The transcript does not specify an effective calendar date for the proclamation or any formal city resolution number; the presentation is recorded as a ceremonial proclamation and a community donation.
The event highlights local partners' role in supporting school literacy efforts and recognizes a long-serving teacher's work during Read Across America–related programming. No formal vote or ordinance is recorded in the transcript; the activity is described as a ceremonial proclamation and a donation.
Susan, identified in the event only by her first name as a representative of the San Diego Honda dealers, announced the group was presenting "$5,000 worth of books in English and Spanish for your students," and invited Superintendent Dr. Dolo to speak. "Thank you for everything you do for Grapevine Elementary," she said when introducing the honoree.
Superintendent Dr. Dolo praised Heck's leadership on literacy and the district's Read Across America activities, congratulating her for decades of service. Mayor Franklin spoke on behalf of the city and read a proclamation: "It is my honor to proclaim today Teresa Heck Day in the city of Vista." The proclamation was presented publicly at the event.
Heck accepted the recognition and the donation, saying, "I love literacy. I've been teaching 30 years and it's my passion," and thanking the school and community for their support.
The books — described by the donor as a $5,000 collection in English and Spanish for Grapevine Elementary students — were presented directly to Heck during the recognition. The transcript does not specify an effective calendar date for the proclamation or any formal city resolution number; the presentation is recorded as a ceremonial proclamation and a community donation.
The event highlights local partners' role in supporting school literacy efforts and recognizes a long-serving teacher's work during Read Across America–related programming. No formal vote or ordinance is recorded in the transcript; the activity is described as a ceremonial proclamation and a donation.
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