A few community members have been recognized for the time and effort they have dedicated to various tasks.
The City of Manassas acknowledged 11 “outstanding” volunteers at its 25th annual Volunteer Recognition Reception.
About 300 community members attended the event, which was held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, according a release.
“The City of Manassas is very fortunate to have so many wonderful volunteers,” City Manager Patrick Pate said in a release. “They spend countless time and effort to support the community and make it better for our citizens and visitors.”
Here is more information about the volunteers, according to a release:
- George Bango, volunteer for Historic Manassas, Inc., for his consistent help at events and at the train depot
- Missy Duffy, volunteer with the Beautification Committee, for giving her input and direction on building site plans
- Christine Finnie, volunteer with the Greater Manassas Christmas Parade, for her efforts in marketing the parade and obtaining sponsors
- Doreen Frederick, volunteer with the Manassas City Police Department, for her assistance with multiple community outreach events
- Christopher Hill, volunteer with the Manassas Museum, for his assistance in hanging exhibits with the curator
- Mason Hollcroft, volunteer with the Utility Commission, for his guidance and input with budget preparation, equipment investments and with other electric efforts
- Cathy Lemon, volunteer with the Citizen Advisory Committee on Solid Waste, for her dedication and assistance with many of the recycling programs held by the City of Manassas
- Jimmy and Susie Lunsford, volunteers with the Adopt-A-Street program, for their more than 200 hours of service cleaning the streets in Manassas
- Rebecca Olsen, volunteer with Adopt-A-Park, for her leadership over Troop 6848 while adopting Byrd Park for more than seven years
- Dan Radtke, volunteer with the Manassas Regional Airport Commission, for serving on the Airport Commission for more than 22 years, 10 as chairman
