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CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch and the Executive Council today recognized Crescentia True of Durham as January's "New Hampshire Volunteer of the Month.
Gov. Lynch partnered with VolunteerNH! to create the New Hampshire Volunteer of the Month awards. The honorees are selected on a rotating basis by Executive Council district by VolunteerNH!.
"New Hampshire's tradition of citizen involvement is one of our state's most cherished attributes. As Governor, I want to give those efforts more recognition - to encourage more people to get involved and to help preserve that tradition of civic engagement that makes New Hampshire so special," Gov. Lynch said.
Crescentia True was chosen for the award for her efforts creating On Belay, a program that helps children deal with their parents' cancer diagnoses. True decided to create the program because of her own experiences helping her daughters cope with her struggle with cancer.
Nominations for the monthly awards are currently being accepted and will continue to be accepted throughout the year. Nominees will be considered for the New Hampshire Volunteer of the Month Award and for a category award at the annual Spirit of New Hampshire Awards. Details and nomination materials are available on the Volunteer NH! website at www.volunteernh.org or by calling 1-800-780-8058.
A copy of the proclamation and a photo of the presentation are below.
Photo: Gov. John Lynch and Executive Councilor Ruth Griffin present Crescentia True with the commendation naming her January's New Hampshire Volunteer of the Month in the Governor and Council Chambers at the State House.
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State of New Hampshire
By His Excellency
John Lynch, Governor
A Commendation
CRESCENTIA TRUE
JANUARY VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
WHEREAS, Crescentia True worked tirelessly with the University of New Hampshire's Browne Center and Danny's Team to create the On Belay, a program that helps children deal with their parents' cancer diagnoses in a way that celebrates life; and
WHEREAS, On Belay's innovative program provides adventure activities that build community and test individuals in a safe and effective manner through group activities and an adventure course; and
WHEREAS, Crescentia True was motivated to create On Belay by her experience in helping her daughters during her own struggle with cancer; and
WHEREAS, Crescentia True serves as a role model in her community for her commitment to making this important initiative come to life and her dedication to related causes; and
WHEREAS, Crescentia True's volunteer work and unfailing fight against cancer have inspired many to play an active role in supporting cancer research and recognizing the needs of families dealing with cancer;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN LYNCH, GOVERNOR of the State of New Hampshire, and the Executive Council, in cooperation with Volunteer NH!, do hereby name Crescentia True as the January Volunteer of the Month for her many contributions to her community and the citizens of our state.
Given this 26th day of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand and six, and the independence of the United States of America, two hundred and thirty.
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