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LEACH
HONORS LOCAL HUMANITARIANS AT MARTIN LUTHER
KING, JR. CELEBRATION
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UPPER MERION, January
14 –
State Sen. Daylin Leach
(D-Delaware/Montgomery) last night
recognized three honorees for their
outstanding contributions to the community
at the 22nd Annual Upper Merion
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday
Celebration.
Leach presented former state
Sen. Connie Williams (D-Delaware/Montgomery)
with the 210 Humanitarian Award for her work
with Steppingstone Scholars and for her
efforts for the advancement of women; the
2010 Community Service Award to Upper Merion
Middle School Junior Optimist Club for
volunteer service; and honored David Broida
for his service to the MLK Committee, local
community and his leadership with the Junior
Optimists.
“The focus of this year’s
celebration was character, service and
leadership,” Leach said. “All of the award
recipients embody each of these
characteristics and serve as models to our
community. I am honored to present a symbol
of our gratitude to these individuals who so
proudly represent the same values held dear
by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”
The celebration, which began in
1989, was arranged by the Upper Merion
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday
Committee. Committee members noted that the
purpose of the annual remembrance event is
to honor those who exude superior character,
service and leadership within the community.
According to its mission
statement, the committee “believes that
peace, justice and harmony are everybody’s
responsibility. We offer an opportunity for
all people to recognize and fulfill this
responsibility. In addition to spotlighting
the life, work and philosophy of Dr. King,
we use the occasion of his birthday to
highlight the cultural diversity and harmony
present in Upper Merion Township.”
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