Lauralee Sorenson M.A. ’83 on Jan. 1, 2009. A native of Salinas, she served on Cupertino’s Planning Commission and City Council and was mayor in 1991-1992. She attended Mills College for two years, graduated from Stanford University School of Nursing, worked for a year for a Modesto pediatrician, and then returned to the Bay Area to work for the San Mateo County Health Department as a public health nurse. She had a 23-year career as school nurse for the Cupertino Union School District and continued after retirement to consult on truancy and attendance issues. She was involved with numerous organizations and boards of directors and was recognized as Cupertino’s Woman Citizen of the Year in 2007. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Martin; and five children.