This month, we received more than 30 letters from staff and students in the Fall River School District nominating David and Betty Wright.
"I have worked in the Fall River School District for 35 years, and the Wrights have been active members of the community all along," teacher Mrs. Farrell wrote.
"By being volunteer readers for our elementary students, the Wrights have helped instill a love of reading and have created a positive role model for our students," Nan Hughes and Peggy Hendricks of the Fall River LMC wrote. "Dave and Betty have shown support for the music and forensics programs at our school. At the recent sub-district forensics meet, the Wrights gave generously of their time to help make sure the meet went smoothly for the high school students."
Here's what student's had to say:
They helped me read. They listened to us read for seven years. Now I like reading. -- Deon
They helped us get a new curtain for the auditorium at our school. -- Darren
In 1972, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Senator Robert Taft Jr. and Sam Beard founded the American Institute for Public Service. Their mission: to encourage individuals for their achievements and contributions through public and community service. By recognizing the work of volunteers through the Jefferson Awards, the Institute believes in can encourage others to get involved in their communities, and to discover inspiration in ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Each of our Hometown Heroes will receive a bronze Jefferson Awards medal for public service. And each year, one Hometown Hero will be chosen to travel to Washington, D.C., where their selfless devotion to public service will be recognized at the Jefferson Awards National Ceremony. If you know of someone whose spirit of volunteering benefits their community, please nominate them by clicking here.
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"I have worked in the Fall River School District for 35 years, and the Wrights have been active members of the community all along," teacher Mrs. Farrell wrote.
"By being volunteer readers for our elementary students, the Wrights have helped instill a love of reading and have created a positive role model for our students," Nan Hughes and Peggy Hendricks of the Fall River LMC wrote. "Dave and Betty have shown support for the music and forensics programs at our school. At the recent sub-district forensics meet, the Wrights gave generously of their time to help make sure the meet went smoothly for the high school students."
Here's what student's had to say:
