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July 28, 2009 - For immediate release:
Boston Celtics and Mass. State Lottery Honor ‘Heroes’ for Extraordinary Deeds at Special State House Ceremony
State Treasurer Tim Cahill, State Auditor Joseph DeNucci and Celtics forward Brian Scalabrine recognize 2008-2009 Heroes Among Us honorees at the Great Hall
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Celtics and the Massachusetts State Lottery honored their 2008-09 Heroes Among Us recipients at a State House ceremony today. The ceremony was attended by government officials, community leaders and athletes, recognizing extraordinary deeds that ranged from saving lives to bettering the lives of the less fortunate.
The honorees were recognized by Celtics forward Brian Scalabrine, Massachusetts State Treasurer Tim Cahill, Massachusetts State Auditor Joseph DeNucci, and Celtics President Rich Gotham before a group of more than 200 invited guests. Comcast SportsNet New England Celtics Play-By-Play Announcer Mike Gorman emceed and WFXT-TV Anchor Maria Stephanos served as keynote speaker for the ceremony.
“The Heroes Among Us program shows that heroes come from all walks of life and all professions,” Cahill said. “The Lottery is proud to help the Celtics recognize all of these individuals for their great contributions to our society. These men, women and children are truly an inspiration and we are honored to be involved with this remarkable program.”
“I commend the Boston Celtics for instituting and promoting this meaningful program – the Heroes Among Us,” DeNucci said. “It shows their commitment to the community by giving well-deserved recognition to everyday people who should be in the spotlight and also by attempting to motivate others to follow their fine example.”
The heroes, each of whom was recognized at a Celtics home game during the season, were called to the stage individually to receive congratulations from Scalabrine, Cahill, DeNucci, Gotham and others. DeNucci read a citation from the state officially declaring it Massachusetts Heroes Among Us Day.
The Heroes Among Us award, established by the Celtics eleven years ago, recognizes outstanding individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to their communities. Their achievements include individual acts of courage, saving lives, sacrificing for others, overcoming obstacles to achieve their goals, and a lifelong commitment to enhancing the lives of others. More than 500 individuals have been honored since the inception of the program.
“It is truly an honor to meet these amazing individuals and recognize all of their great contributions,” Scalabrine said. “These everyday heroes have worked hard to better the lives of everyone in their community and make our neighborhoods a better place to live. I am extremely proud to honor these inspiring individuals.”
Heroes Among Us honorees for the 2008-09 season included: Kathleen Greene (Bridgewater), Dr. Perry Rosenthal (West Newton), Linda Carden (Beverly), Maureen O’Haire (Rockland), Angela and Matt Golembeski (Cummington), Lori Laffel (Newton), Mickey Kulak (Belmont), Mike McHugh (Belmont), Lynn Margherio (Jamaica Plain), Marty Curley (Newton), Deborah Bernstein (Hyde Park), Scott Wahlen (Hyde Park), Stephen Bold (Mashpee), James Brao (Hamilton), Alton Bynum (Hamilton), Chris Piekos (Amherst), Dorothy Stoneman (Somerville), Rachel Shafman (Portsmouth, NH), Charley Simmons, Jr. (Bristol, CT), Ken Bambrick (Quincy), Mike Aries (Natick), Brian Linton (Milford), Jim Cote (Newcastle, WA), James Brown (Oak Bluffs, MA), Lisa Tucker (Chestnut Hill, MA), Tommie Smith (Stone Mountain, GA), John Carlos (Cathedral City, CA), Temeka Hebert (Greenfield), Nicole Claine (Greenfield), Kathy and Joe O’Donnell (Belmont), Shawn Brown (Brockton), Yegue Badigue (Wenham), Rob Dixon (Brockton), Jim MacConnell (East Falmouth), Tom Masciulli (Plymouth), Roger Brisson (Danvers), Frank Sullivan (West Roxbury), Dan Cummings (Hyde Park), Jessica Kraft (Dorchester), Logan MacGillivray (Bedford, Nova Scotia), Paul Healy (North Grafton), Linda Hiller (Hingham), Gary McCarthy (Springfield), Barry Rosenwasser (Sharon), Mary Ellen Mayo (Beverly), Gail and John Downing (Princeton), Pat Cullen (Wareham), Alex Day (Lawrence), Robert Lemire (Methuen), Charlie Rose (Roslindale), Captain Richard Phillips (Underhill, VT), Ronan Gallagher (Westwood), Ricky Underwood (Lowell), Patrick Thibodeau (Cumberland, ME), Josh Titus (Auburn, ME), Eli Wolff (Allston) and Patrick Cullen (Beverly).
The Heroes Among Us program, created by the Celtics prior to the 1997-98 season, is sponsored by the Massachusetts State Lottery and supported by Comcast SportsNet New England and WEEI-AM.
The honorees were recognized by Celtics forward Brian Scalabrine, Massachusetts State Treasurer Tim Cahill, Massachusetts State Auditor Joseph DeNucci, and Celtics President Rich Gotham before a group of more than 200 invited guests. Comcast SportsNet New England Celtics Play-By-Play Announcer Mike Gorman emceed and WFXT-TV Anchor Maria Stephanos served as keynote speaker for the ceremony.
“The Heroes Among Us program shows that heroes come from all walks of life and all professions,” Cahill said. “The Lottery is proud to help the Celtics recognize all of these individuals for their great contributions to our society. These men, women and children are truly an inspiration and we are honored to be involved with this remarkable program.”
“I commend the Boston Celtics for instituting and promoting this meaningful program – the Heroes Among Us,” DeNucci said. “It shows their commitment to the community by giving well-deserved recognition to everyday people who should be in the spotlight and also by attempting to motivate others to follow their fine example.”
The heroes, each of whom was recognized at a Celtics home game during the season, were called to the stage individually to receive congratulations from Scalabrine, Cahill, DeNucci, Gotham and others. DeNucci read a citation from the state officially declaring it Massachusetts Heroes Among Us Day.
The Heroes Among Us award, established by the Celtics eleven years ago, recognizes outstanding individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to their communities. Their achievements include individual acts of courage, saving lives, sacrificing for others, overcoming obstacles to achieve their goals, and a lifelong commitment to enhancing the lives of others. More than 500 individuals have been honored since the inception of the program.
“It is truly an honor to meet these amazing individuals and recognize all of their great contributions,” Scalabrine said. “These everyday heroes have worked hard to better the lives of everyone in their community and make our neighborhoods a better place to live. I am extremely proud to honor these inspiring individuals.”
Heroes Among Us honorees for the 2008-09 season included: Kathleen Greene (Bridgewater), Dr. Perry Rosenthal (West Newton), Linda Carden (Beverly), Maureen O’Haire (Rockland), Angela and Matt Golembeski (Cummington), Lori Laffel (Newton), Mickey Kulak (Belmont), Mike McHugh (Belmont), Lynn Margherio (Jamaica Plain), Marty Curley (Newton), Deborah Bernstein (Hyde Park), Scott Wahlen (Hyde Park), Stephen Bold (Mashpee), James Brao (Hamilton), Alton Bynum (Hamilton), Chris Piekos (Amherst), Dorothy Stoneman (Somerville), Rachel Shafman (Portsmouth, NH), Charley Simmons, Jr. (Bristol, CT), Ken Bambrick (Quincy), Mike Aries (Natick), Brian Linton (Milford), Jim Cote (Newcastle, WA), James Brown (Oak Bluffs, MA), Lisa Tucker (Chestnut Hill, MA), Tommie Smith (Stone Mountain, GA), John Carlos (Cathedral City, CA), Temeka Hebert (Greenfield), Nicole Claine (Greenfield), Kathy and Joe O’Donnell (Belmont), Shawn Brown (Brockton), Yegue Badigue (Wenham), Rob Dixon (Brockton), Jim MacConnell (East Falmouth), Tom Masciulli (Plymouth), Roger Brisson (Danvers), Frank Sullivan (West Roxbury), Dan Cummings (Hyde Park), Jessica Kraft (Dorchester), Logan MacGillivray (Bedford, Nova Scotia), Paul Healy (North Grafton), Linda Hiller (Hingham), Gary McCarthy (Springfield), Barry Rosenwasser (Sharon), Mary Ellen Mayo (Beverly), Gail and John Downing (Princeton), Pat Cullen (Wareham), Alex Day (Lawrence), Robert Lemire (Methuen), Charlie Rose (Roslindale), Captain Richard Phillips (Underhill, VT), Ronan Gallagher (Westwood), Ricky Underwood (Lowell), Patrick Thibodeau (Cumberland, ME), Josh Titus (Auburn, ME), Eli Wolff (Allston) and Patrick Cullen (Beverly).
The Heroes Among Us program, created by the Celtics prior to the 1997-98 season, is sponsored by the Massachusetts State Lottery and supported by Comcast SportsNet New England and WEEI-AM.
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