State Senator Pamela Helming will recognize four South Bristol community members during the opening portion of the town's July 13 board meeting.
The ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, July 13, at South Bristol Town Hall, 6500 Gannett Hill Road West in Naples. The meeting is open to the public and local press.
Helming will present a New York State Senate Commendation Award to Wende Logan Young for what the town described as her transformative contribution to breast cancer diagnosis and care.
Senate Citations of Recognition will be presented to John French and Sherry Brahm French for their leadership with Naples Open Cupboard food pantry and thrift store.
Don DeClerck will be recognized for four decades of leadership in camp operations and conservation at J. Warren Cutler Scout Reservation, also known as Cutler Camp.
John Holtz will be recognized for his contribution to local history as general editor of "History and Mystery: Folklore and Legends of the Bristol Hills," sponsored by the Bristol Hills Historical Society.
"Our community thrives because of individuals who selflessly give their time, energy, and talents to uplift others," South Bristol Town Supervisor Lisa Moore said in the announcement. "Senator Helming's recognition of these four exceptional residents is a tremendous honor for our community, as their contributions make a lasting and positive impact on South Bristol and the wider region."
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