FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 7, 2007

 

WARD 4 RESIDENT NELSON WONG RECEIVES

CIVIC HERO AWARD

 

VAUGHAN, ON – Vaughan Council today presented Mr. Nelson Wong with the Civic Hero Award for Ward 4. Mr. Wong was recognized for his active volunteerism in the Thornhill community.

 

“Residents like Mr. Wong help strengthen our communities and make Vaughan a wonderful place to live,” said Mayor Linda Jackson. “His actions demonstrate his willingness to assist his fellow citizens and are a great example for others to follow.”

 

“In addition to the Civic Hero Award, Mr. Wong’s volunteerism has earned him the Outstanding Volunteer Award from the City of Vaughan on three different occasions; an Outstanding Volunteer Award from the House of Commons, presented by Member of Parliament Maurizio Bevilacqua in 2005; and a Volunteer Services Award from the province of Ontario in 2006,” said Mayor Jackson.

 

Mr. Wong has been an Executive Member of the York Central Chinese-Canadian Association, a non-profit organization benefiting Chinese-Canadians through recreational and cultural programs, and currently serves as its president. He teaches line dancing on a volunteer basis at various schools, churches and other organizations. As well, he also organizes mah-jong tournaments, tennis competitions, local tours, hiking trips and nature walks for the local community.

 

“Mr. Wong is an exemplary individual whose dedication to his community is remarkable,” said Ward

4 Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco, who nominated Mr. Wong for the Civic Hero Award. “The active contribution that Mr. Wong makes with youth, adults and seniors has not only strengthened the community at large, but his involvement with the Annual Chinese Arts and Literacy Contests for youth has helped raise awareness of the Chinese culture and encouraged youth participation in the art and literary forum.”

 

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