Retired Col. Philip C. Cisneros (left), this year's Veteran of the Year recipient from the 65th Assembly District of the California Legislature, shows off his framed certificate, alongside Assemblyman Paul Cook, who presented him with the award. - Retired Col. Philip C. Cisneros (left), this year's Veteran of the Year recipient from the 65th Assembly District of the California Legislature, shows off his framed certificate, alongside Assemblyman Paul Cook, who presented him with the award.