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Presentation of the 2016 Parks and Recreation Commission Awards.
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Summary: The Parks and Recreation Commission will present the 2016 Parks and Recreation Commission Awards to both the Individual (Volunteer) and the Business of the Year. The purpose and intent of the Deer Park Parks and Recreation Commission Award is to annually recognize an individual (volunteer) and business within our community that has made contributions to the City of Deer Park Parks and Recreation Department. Contributions are considered to be monetary donations, in-kind services and/or volunteer hours worked within the Parks and Recreation Department.
Individual: The award winner for the 2016 Individual of the Year is a true community servant in every capacity of her life - she is a giver and gives with a loving heart. She is one of those people that just knows when the need is there - you never have to ask her - she just does it. If there is a special event, she will just show up without being asked. Some days she will have a break in her day and she will come by the theater to work and assist with whatever is going on that day. This volunteer takes much pride in her volunteering at the theater. She loves the theater and considers it her home and the individuals that work/volunteer with her are her extended family. She is very caring of everyone and especially, the students. Not only is she devoted to the theater - she is devoted to the Deer park Community. We are all blessed by her presence. The Individual of the Year Award for 2016 goes to Faylene DeFrancis.
Business: The award winner for the 2016 Business of the Year has been partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department to promote health and wellness during their Healthy Living Event. The event encompasses an invaluable marketing opportunity for the Department. The Department was able to present and promote all of the opportunities the Department offers during these two day events. This event allowed the...
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