The Town of Huntington recently recognized ten outstanding seniors for their volunteerism contributions to others in the Town.
Chosen in a vote by their peers, the ten were selected with input from the Town’s senior clubs leaders and the Town’s Senior Division staff. Each of the honorees was chosen for volunteer efforts in the community or with the Town’s senior center or senior clubs.
“Each of these honorees has devoted time and effort to enhance the programs the Town provides for our senior population,” Supervisor Frank P. Petrone said. “This recognition is a small token of the Town’s appreciation for all they have done.”
The honorees received proclamations at the annual Senior Recognition Day luncheon May 12 at the Woodbury Country Club in Woodbury. Joining Supervisor Petrone in the presentations were Council Members Mark Cuthbertson and Susan A. Berland and Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia.
This year’s honorees are:
-- Margaret Henry Breland, a member of the Harborfields Club, who helps locate resources and donations for residents in need and provides them transportation when needed.
-- George Georgianni, who remains an active member of the Nathan Hale Club, even at the age of 103.
-- Gordon Goldsmith, a member of the Nathan Hale Club, who has been active with the Jewish War Veterans, American Legion, Huntington Historical Society, Heckscher Museum and the Town Veterans Advisory Board, among other groups.
--Gordon Harper, a who has volunteered at the Senior Center for the past five years, as well as at the Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School, among other places.
-- Charles Holt, who has been president of the Wolf Hill Club for the past two years. He also has been an active participant in the American Legion in the Classroom program, which allows students to learn of the life and sacrifices of military personnel.
-- Elaine Howard, who has been an active member of the Huntington Park Village Club and its treasurer for the past 11 years.
-- Gladys Mayette, an active member of the Hills Club, serving as executive vice president and chair of its board of directors. She has also been active at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church.
-- Bridget McKeown, who has held many positions with the Laurel Club and who is currently its president. She has also been very active with the St. Philip Neri Parish in Northport and with the Huntington Hospital Auxiliary.
-- Barry Resnick, who has volunteered at the Senior Center for the past seven years, first in the kitchen and later in the gift/thrift shop. He has also volunteered to raise funds for ALS research and to help ALS patients.
-- Wanda Villalon, who for the past eight years has volunteered to serve lunch at the Senior Center and with the Charity Workshop. She is also involved with the Long Island Crochet Guild and the organization Care to Knit, crocheting and knitting hand-made items to donate to various local organizations.