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Longevity awards were given to California Water Service, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Poetsch & Peterson, Galli’s Sanitary Bakery, South City Lumber & Supply, and Bronstein Music, all chamber members since 1946; Kaiser Permanente, member since 1948; Giffra Enterprises and Giorgi Brothers, members since 1949; and Clearlite Trophies and Poletti Realty, members since 1956. Speier and Assemblyman Kevin Mullin each presented a certificate of recognition to the chamber for its outstanding 100 years of serving the business community.