President’s Volunteer Service Award to Be Presented to Eastchester 350th Anniversary, Inc. by Rotary Club
Apr. 16, 2014: While it may "take a village" to raise a child, it has taken a "town of volunteers" to celebrate its own history! On March 27, at the Eastchester Rotary's 50th anniversary event, the President's Volunteer Service Award was presented by Rotary president Dr. Joseph Comizio to Eastchester 350th Anniversary, Inc. and its many volunteers who are working on the special commemorative celebration.
Initiated by President George W. Bush and continued by President Barack Obama, this honor recognizes volunteer groups who are nominated by other organizations such as the Rotary and who have provided a minimum of 1,000 hours of service to their enterprise.
The award program is administered by the Corporation for National & Community Service and recognizes and expresses appreciation for the "commitment to strengthening our Nation and for making a difference through volunteer service."
"Clearly our steering committee members, team of authors, supporters of the educational program and fall exhibit, and many volunteers planning the festive celebrations this spring deserve this recognition," stated Town Clerk Linda (Doherty) Laird, co-chair of Eastchester's 350th. "Their selfless contribution of their own time over a period of many months has inspired the community! We are grateful to the Eastchester Rotary for placing our name in nomination with the White House and are inspired by the other groups in town who were similarly honored last week."
For more information about Eastchester's 350th anniversary, the planned community events, and how to volunteer service, residents are encouraged to check www.eastchester350.org, the official website of the celebration.
Pictured here (L to R): Volunteers Eloise Morgan and Lissa Halen research town records.
Photo courtesy Linda (Doherty) Laird
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While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.
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