Eight Honored for Braddock District Service
The annual Best of Braddock Awards were presented Wednesday evening.
Eight people and organizations were honored Wednesday evening for their contributions to the Braddock District community. Braddock District Supervisor John Cook and the Braddock District Council of Community Associations (BDC) hosted the annual picnic and awards ceremony. BDC Chairman Bill Barfield served as master of ceremonies, and invited Congressman Gerry Connolly to present opening remarks. "Tonight is about blooming where you are planted," said Connolly to the standing room only crowd in the conference room at the Braddock District Offices. "Everyone has an obligation to get involved in their community," he said, recognizing the service provided by the eight honorees. Board of Supervisor Chairman Sharon Bulova said serving at the …
Phil
1:55 am on Sunday, July 15, 2012
Congratulations to all these well-deserving people! And kudos to Supervisor Cook for bringing out the Best of Braddock throughout our neighborhoods. His leadership, support, and enthusiasm for citizen participation in all aspects of our lives is contagious and has led to a tremendous increase in new volunteers coming forward. Thank you! more ›