State Names ‘Golden’ Hoosiers
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann today announced the winners of the Indiana 2014 Golden Hoosier Awards during a luncheon reception held at Fort Harrison State Park. The award recognizes senior citizens who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of their cities and towns through community service. The awards have been presented by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration's Division of Aging since 2008.
Recipients of the Golden Hoosier Award were nominated by members of their communities who were impacted by their volunteer efforts. The recipients and their nominators attended the luncheon where the winners received an award and recognition for their commitment to serving their communities from Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann.
“The individuals who receive this award have spent countless hours volunteering in their communities to make Indiana a great place to call home,” said Lt. Governor Ellspermann. “These selfless individuals are role models to many and I challenge Hoosiers to follow their examples.”
The recipients and their hometowns are:
Richard & Leona Adams – Florence
Deolla Bondl – Portland
Margurite Clark – Cambridge City
Rita Durnin – Evansville
Vera Evans – Indianapolis
Lucille Ervin – Indianapolis
Edna Geswein – Georgetown
Carol “Sue” Johnson – Fort Wayne
Earlene Johnson – Ellettsville
LaDonna Lane – Vincennes
Glenda Manis – Kokomo
Joseph Wayne Peace – Osgood
James Rahilly – South Bend
Darlene Rhodes – Rockport
Jim Rusie – Bloomington
Eileen Schellhammer – Bloomington
Richard Wiles – Peru
Lula B. Wolka – Vallonia
Source: The Office of Governor Mike Pence