Citizen Volunteer of the Year- Pat Jermyn
Pat has displayed repeated generosity in opening her home for local city celebrations. For over ten years she has hosted the 4th of July parade and a Halloween celebration. Here energy and dedication help foster a strong sense of community within the neighborhood. She organizes citizens to prepare food, perform face painting, dispense drinks and other activities to make the two days a very special time for young and old alike. She has purchased a snow cone machine, a popcorn machine, a hotdog cooker and a cotton candy machine and supplies and made them available for non profit groups in Richland Hills to use the equipment for funding raising events.
Pat was nominated by Councilmember Acker.
Volunteer of Year- Janie Wood
Janie is a long time resident of Richand Hills. Her many activities include:
Active in all of Keep Richland Hills Beautiful, including litter cleanups, Hazardous Household Waste collection, Enviro-Fair, Beautification, Northeast Environmental Team activities, Keep Texas Beautiful, Keep America Beautiful.
Volunteers for Rocks!, she is a block captain, is currently attending the Police Academy. Serves on Teen Court, Easter egg hunts, Halloween carnival, July 4th parade and Picnic on the Lawn.
Janie was nominated twice.