It is so gratifying when people leaving an event are all saying it is the best one ever. That is certainly what happened last night! The Banquet was "sold out," many people were there whom we haven't seen in a while, the awardees were so deserving of recognition, and Ryan was delightful. He tells about his life and work in such an entertaining, inspirational way. He made so many excellent points. One that struck me especially was that some of the best things in life are unplanned. That takes a faith that so many lack these days.
I want to thank Bea Martins, Matt Hanafin (who is developing into a great speaker), and their committee, and our Executive Director, Pat Stewart, emcee par excellence.
I would like to remind you again of the Award winners who are just a few of the wonderful pro-lifers out there.
Dr. Joseph Stanton Award
Dr. Barbara Rockett
Ignatius O'Connor Award
40 Days for Life Coordinators (on behalf of all participants)
Attleboro: Ron LaRose, Stephen Marcotte, Darlene Howard
Boston: Rita Russo
Haverhill: Paula Lahti
Lynn: Cori Connor-Morse
Springfield: Tim Biggins
Worcester: Pauline Morris
Pro-Life Community Awards
James and Bernadette Lyons
Greater Lawrence Chapter
Muriel Ostrowski
Burlington Chapter
Thomas Pasternak, R. Ph.
Greater Fall River Chapter
I enjoyed seeing you all!
Anne
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