AARP Florida Recognizes Jacksonville Resident With Highest Award for Service to Others

MEDIA ADVISORY

Sept. 6, 2013

WHO:   AARP Florida, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, AARP State Director Jeff Johnson

WHAT: The AARP Andrus Award for Community Service presentation and a special award to AARP Florida Jacksonville recipient.

WHEN: Monday, Sept. 9, 2013

TIME:    3-5 p.m.

WHERE:  Lynwood Roberts Room

                       Jacksonville City Hall

                        117 W. Duval St.

                        Jacksonville, Florida 32202

WHY:   The AARP Andrus Award for Community Service recognizes members and volunteers who, through volunteer service, are significantly enhancing the lives of individuals age 50 and over.

A Jacksonville resident has been chosen for this award based on the resident’s extraordinary positive impact on the lives of vulnerable Jacksonville residents age 50+.

AARP, the nonprofit membership organization for people 50+, will present the 2013 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service. This is the Association’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award for community service.  The award symbolizes the power and ability of each of us to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

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Media Contacts:

Dave Bruns | AARP Communication Manager | 850.577.5161 office | 850.228.2759 cell  | dbruns@aarp.org