Banquet was Superb!

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