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SAR Awards Gordon Walker Citizen of the Year
March 16, 2010
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Elyse Thierry
(434) 817-5236
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAR AWARDS GORDON WALKER CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution laud JABA CEO for lifetime of work with seniors and the community
Charlottesville, VA—- Saturday, February 27, 2010, the Thomas Jefferson Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) presented its annual Bronze Good Citizenship Award to Gordon Walker, CEO of JABA. The ceremony took place at the Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville.
Each year the Central Virginia chapter of SAR recognizes one local person for extraordinary contributions to the quality of life for Central Virginians. The award was presented by Dr. Henry P. Williams III, VASSAR 2nd VP, Thomas Jefferson, SAR Past President and Thomas Jefferson, Awards Chair.
In presenting the Bronze Good Citizenship of the Year citation and medal, Dr. Williams said, “In recognition of a professional lifetime devoted to improving the quality of healthcare, housing, community center development and assisted living for the elderly in the Charlottesville area, the Thomas Jefferson Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, a patriotic service organization, takes great pleasure in presenting Gordon Walker with its Citizen of the Year Award for 2009.”
“This award celebrates the 35 years of timely and highly regarded service JABA has provided to thousands of older persons and their families,” said Gordon Walker. “It is a valued recognition from an organization that may not be well known yet its members represent an exemplary example of civic service toward helping our community be a better place to age for all ages.“
Mr. Walker joins such past recipients of the chapter’s award as Dr. Peyton Weary, Professor Philip Zelikow and former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger.
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Pictured here at the award ceremony were: (left to right) Dr. Henry P. Williams III; Gordon Walker, CEO, JABA; and current TJSAR President Patrick Kelly.
About SAR
The Thomas Jefferson chapter of the Sons of the Revolution is the Central Virginia chapter of The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). The SAR’s purposes are patriotic, historical and educational. The object of this international organization is to perpetuate the memory of individuals who, by their services or sacrifices during the war of the American Revolution, achieved the independence of the American people. The Virginia Association of SAR (VASSAR) and its local chapters sponsor events throughout the year, including: oratory and essay contests for young people; awards programs honoring educators, and law enforcement and fire safety personnel; and ceremonies honoring the patriots of the Revolution and the battles in which they fought. For more information on the SAR call 434.296.7459.
About JABA
JABA (the Jefferson Area Board for Aging) serves the city of Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. JABA cares about all aspects of senior and intergenerational welfare. The nonprofit organization works to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages.
For information on JABA and answers to other aging related questions, contact JABA at (434) 817-5222 or visit the Web site www.jabacares.org.
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