Vaughan couple recognized for more than 35 years of volunteering
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Ward 2 Civic Hero Award presented to Mary and Rocco Grossi
For more than 35
years, Mary and Rocco Grossi have been volunteering their time to help more
than two-dozen charities and not-for-profit organizations. In recognition of
their efforts to support these groups, they were presented with the Civic Hero
Award for Ward 2 by Vaughan Council yesterday.
The couple has been involved with a wide variety of local community
groups and charities, including ratepayers’ associations, churches, schools and
cultural organizations. Mr. Grossi also has been the treasurer of the Terelle
Social Club, as well as the co-ordinator of its annual picnics and dinner
dances since 1977. Mrs. Grossi is currently the president of the Catholic
Women’s League of Canada with St. Margaret Mary Church where she has
volunteered since 1994.
QUOTES
“We are very
fortunate to live in a city where special people exemplify the meaning of
generosity. Rocco and Mary Grossi are an inspiration to the entire community
for their selfless dedication to worthy causes and the amount of time they
devote to local charities and organizations. They are enlightened individuals
who truly understand the value of public service. This type of volunteerism
strengthens our city and is a source of civic pride. I would like to thank them
for their meaningful contribution.”
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
“Mary and Rocco
Grossi have made outstanding contributions through their community service. Both
have given unselfishly of their time, talent and energy to make our city a
better place. They have demonstrated the leadership of civic heroes and I thank
them for being involved in supporting so many different local organizations. Their
hard work and compassion for others make both of them most deserving of this
award.”
-Ward 2 Councillor Tony
Carella
QUICK FACTS
- The Civic Hero Award is presented annually to residents from each of Vaughan’s five wards
The awards recognize outstanding achievement and individual contributions to the community
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