The theme for the 2011 Tournament of Roses Parade will be “Building Dreams, Friendships and Memories,” organizers of the New Year’s Day event announced today.
They also named Pasadena native Jeffrey L. Throop as president of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Assn.’s board of directors.
“Involvement with this organization leads to building friendships and memories that last a lifetime,” Throop, a longtime volunteer member of the association, said in a statement. "The 2011 Tournament of Roses will celebrate builders, who put our parade and game together, and the dreams, friendships and memories that ensue from it.”
Throughout his Tournament career, which spans almost four decades, Throop has chaired and served on various committees, including float entries, post parade, membership, university entertainment, Hall of Fame and parade operations, among others.
Throop attended Pasadena City College and served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman and stockade security. The father of five lives in Sierra Madre with his wife, Angel.
— Ann M. Simmons
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