CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch and the Executive Council have recognized Robert C. Stewart of Bradford as April's New Hampshire Volunteer of the Month. Gov. Lynch and the Executive Council presented Stewart with a commendation last week at a ceremony in the State House.

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!.

"One of our state's most cherished attributes is our long, proud tradition of citizen involvement. As Governor, I believe it is important to give those efforts more recognition, as a way 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.

Stewart was chosen for the award in recognition of his dedication to the community of Bradford. He currently serves as Chairman of the Bradford Budget Committee, Treasurer of the Bradford Fish and Game Club and as the Director of the Lake Todd District Association. Stewart is active in numerous other groups including the Masons, the Shriners, the boy Scouts of America and local youth sports organizations.

He is a past recipient of the Bradford Lifetime Achievement Award for his community activism through the years.

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! Web site at www.volunteernh.org or by calling 1-800-780-8058.

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State of New Hampshire
By His Excellency
John Lynch, Governor

A Commendation

ROBERT C. STEWART
APRIL 2007 VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

WHEREAS, Robert C. Stewart is a dedicated member of the Town of Bradford; and

WHEREAS, Robert C. Stewart serves as the Chairman of the Bradford Budget Committee, Treasurer of the Bradford Fish and Game Club and as the Director of the Lake Todd District Association; and

WHEREAS, Robert C. Stewart is active in the Mason and Shriners, the Boy Scouts of America, Bradford Little League and Bradford-Newbury-Sutton youth sports; and

WHEREAS, Robert C. Stewart is a past member of the first Kearsage Regional School District Municipal Budget Committee and the New London Hospital Advisory Committee; and

WHEREAS, Robert C. Stewart is the past recipient of the Bradford Lifetime Achievement Award for his community activism throughout the years;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN H. LYNCH, GOVERNOR of the State of New Hampshire, and the Executive Council, in cooperation with Volunteer NH!, do hereby name Robert C. Stewart as the April 2007 Volunteer of the Month for his many contributions to his community and the citizens of our state.

Given this 18th day of April in the year of Our Lord two thousand and seven and the independence of the United States of America, two hundred and thirty-one

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