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Community Service Recognition Banquet
About the John S. Brayton, Jr. Community Service Award
Where would we be today but for the selfless service and
commitment of community volunteers who help preserve the quality of
life that we so often take for granted? This is particularly the case
during these challenging economic times where families and individuals
continue to struggle. That is why the Fall River Area Chamber of
Commerce and Industry annually presents the Outstanding Community
Service Recognition Awards, which also honors the memory of John S.
Brayton, Jr.
The Chamber’s community service
awards are a tribute to outstanding individuals who give their time and
expertise, go above and beyond their own field of endeavor to
contribute to the greater Fall River community, and demonstrate
excellence, creativity and initiative in all they do. The award is also
intended to acknowledge individuals who have been an inspiration to the
community, both in their profession and in their efforts to make the
SouthCoast region a better place to live for us all.
A member of a pioneer family in Fall River, John S. Brayton, Jr.
was a leader of exemplary character and integrity. He is equally known
for possessing extraordinary vision and determination, having much to
do with the transformation from the old to the modern Fall River. Mr.
Brayton was far ahead of his time as he championed the strengths of
what would later be identified as the “SouthCoast” region.
Today, much of our economic development attention focuses on the
revitalization of the Fall River waterfront. It is interesting to note
that development of this vital community resource was one of Mr.
Brayton’s many calls to action. Conservationist, land steward, outdoors
person, John S. Brayton, Jr. was a leadership advocate of fair share
and the right and privilege of all to be involved regardless of race,
creed, color or financial status.
In memory of
John S. Brayton, the Awards Committee of the Chamber of Commerce has
announced the 2012 award recipients, which include ten individuals and
one organization. The Fall River Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry
wishes to offer this year’s awardees our sincerest thanks and
gratitude. The 2012 recipients of the John S. Brayton, Jr. Memorial
Outstanding Community Service Award include Kevin Santos, Paul
Medeiros, Frank Wing, Fatima Vieira, Palmira Aguiar, Henry “Hank”
Nadeau, David Weed, Jo Anne Sbrega, Jo Anne Farrissey O’Neil and Lance
Corporal John J. Van Gyzen IV. The organization to be honored is the
Marine Corps League.
Selecting award recipients
each year is a challenge. The difficulty is due to the large number of
worthy individuals who exemplify the purpose behind the Outstanding
Community Service Awards. It is a good problem to have, because without
each of these individuals or organizations that they work through,
maintaining the quality of life that so many of us enjoy would be
impossible. For this we owe them our gratitude.
Respectfully,
Robert A. Mellion, Esq.
President and CEO
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