08-01-2006
In addition to Amelia Earhart, celebrities to be included in the Hall of Fame include actor Clint Eastwood, former astronaut Sally Ride, Walt Disney and former President Ronald Reagan. The Hearst and Packard families will also be included.
Nancy Reagan, the former president's widow, said in a statement that her husband's life "embodied the California dream, and he loved this state with all his heart. I am very touched that his life continues to be an inspiration to so many."
The formal induction ceremony for the hall of fame will be held on December 6, 2006. The location for the hall of fame will be the California Museum for History, Women and the Arts. Sponsored by Bank of America, the hall is intended to celebrate the achievements of Californians in the areas of the arts, education, business, labor, science, sports, philanthropy and public service. New members will continue to be inducted each year and chosen based on merit and current events.