Today in SCV History: February 15, 2001 - Val Verde Leader Miriam Canty Dies At 84
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Today in SCV History: February 15, 2001
Today in SCV History: February 15, 2001 - Val Verde Leader Miriam Canty Dies At 84
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Today in SCV History: February 15, 2001
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 02/15/2026 9:00am
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Today in SCV History (Feb. 15, 2001): Val Verde Community Leader and Activist Miriam Canty Dies at 84
Miriam Canty, a pioneering Val Verde community leader and civil rights activist, died on Feb. 15, 2001, at age 84, leaving behind decades of service in education, health care advocacy and youth programs. A driving force behind the creation of the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center and numerous local initiatives, Canty helped transform Val Verde into a stronger, more equitable community for generations to come.
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