Perry Hall Citizen of the Year Draws Laughs, Nostalgia
After several decades of community service, Jerry and Pat Soukup were honored as the 2011 Perry Hall Citizens of the Year.
Jerry Soukup, longtime president of the Perry Hall Recreation Council, is comfortable in front of a crowd. Jerry, 83, and his wife, Pat, 81, were honored by the Perry Hall Improvement Association on Feb. 9 with the Perry Hall Citizens of the Year Award. Both have served as community volunteers since the mid-1950s. Read about the couple's history of service in the article, Jerry, Pat Soukup on Volunteerism in Perry Hall. Following PHIA president Dennis M. Robinson, Jr.'s presentation of the award, Jerry Soukup delivered a brief speech, thanking the PHIA and others for their support and service. He was interrupted several times by laughter and applause from the audience. Yet in a more solemn portion of his speech, he lamented that many of …
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Dennis Hearn
3:43 pm on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
As a boy growing up within walking distance to football, baseball, and basketball and then as a parent of 3 kids playing sports in Perry Hall I really appreciate all the time and energy both of you put forth for myself, my 7 siblings and my own kids. I also really liked it when soccer was introduced as well. Thanks! more ›