Monday, June 15, 2009

Commissioner Gregory Parker presented the first ever Guardian Angel Awards

Monday, April 06, 2009 New Braunfels, TX: Before a delighted crowd, Comal County Commissioner Gregory Parker presented the first ever Guardian Angel Awards. “It was a humbling and wonderful experience,” Parker said. “The winners really deserve this recognition for the work that they do to protect our children.”

Fridays luncheon, sponsored by St. Jude's Ranch for Children, Children’s Advocacy Center of Comal County, Comal County Child Welfare Board, Star Awards, and Ashley Furniture, was well attended by local and regional child advocacy volunteers, agency representatives, law enforcement partners, and elected officials.

To standing ovations winners received their awards. Sharon Hileman, of Comal County, received the 2009 Guardian Angel Award for Volunteer of the Year. Gilbert M. Castro, of Guadalupe County, received the 2009 Guardian Angel Award for Agency Partner of the Year. Rosemary Campise, of Hays
County, received the 2009 Guardian Angel Longevity Award. Daniel Perez, Sherry Flume, Nancy Deckard, Melissa Hines, and Patty Toney, each took home the 2009 Guardian Angel Honorable Mention Award.

Commissioner Gregory Parker created the Guardian Angel Awards to honor volunteers, non-profit agency partners as well as law enforcement and child protective services workers that assist in preventing child abuse and neglect, and/or work to strengthen families. “This was a wonderful way to show we care,“ said Parker. “To show our support for those that protect our children and work to improve our families.”

Thanks to all who attended, the award recipients and to our event sponsors.

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