Tonight, Herm was presented the Vern Miller Distinguished Service Award for 2007-2008. The person who nominated him had this to say (for safety sake, I will use Herm's initials when referring to him):
"...HB has sacrificed hundreds of hours of his time, energy and compassion for people to make Salem the caring community it has become. As a driver of the West Salem Dream Center, he is the force and the leader behind several noteworthy projects which have attracted hundreds of volunteers, including the Edgewater Free Medical Clinic, the West Salem Homeless Solutions Projects, projects by the Salem Leadership Foundation, countless West Salem Rotary Projects, and many more. HB also provides invaluable intervention in solving neighborhood issues. As Vice-Chair of the neighborhood association, HB is known for helping neighbors solve many issues in an amiable and unbiased manner. When lighting at a local church raises concerns by a local citizen, HB is there to broker agreement. When residents of a trailer park are facing eviction, HB is there to offer assistance and advice. When volunteers are needed for a clean-up project in the older Edgewater district, HB is first to show up with lawn tools, strong labor and a winning smile until the work is done.
"HB sets the example, much akin to Vern Miller. His love for people and their needs in our community reflects the most noble of endeavors and effects. Salem is much, much better because of HB. This award is a small recompense for his accomplishments and self-service for others. I highly recommend him for this award."
Congratulations!
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