Assemblyman Jones honors nine Women of Distinction including Peru’s Jackie Douglass
Assemblyman Jones presents the NYS Assembly Proclamation to Jackie Douglass
All the award winners
Jackie’s biggest supporters – Her husband Jim, son Connor, and his fiancee Valeria Badilla Aguilar
By John T Ryan
May 10, 2024, Plattsburgh – Last evening at Clinton Community College’s Stafford Theater, Assemblyman Bill Jones presented his 2024 Women of Distinction Awards to nine recipients chosen from hundreds of nominations from all over the North Country.
Assemblyman Jones presented his Humanitarian Award to Jackie Douglass of Peru. Jackie is the consummate volunteer at places like the Peru Community Church, the Peru Central School, and countless other activities that improve people’s lives. Jackie told the large gathering that she feels blessed when people ask her to be with them as they encounter life’s most challenging moments.
A cancer survivor, Jackie’s an active member of the Boobie Sisters, a cancer support group. Those ladies and many family and friends brought Jackie the loudest cheers of the evening.
Assemblyman Jones closed the evening, saying, “I noted that the one thing these nine wonderful women have in common is being very humble. They didn’t praise themselves tonight; they praised all the people who made their success possible.”
Assemblyman Billy Jones will share the stories and achievements of all nine recipients on Facebook over the coming days. They include:
- Carey Goyette — Education Award
- Louise McNally — Community and Civic Affairs Award
- Richelle Gregory — Healthcare Award
- Carol Arnold — Volunteerism Award
- Kelly Gonyo — Business Award
- Jackie Douglass — Humanitarian Award
- Lamiaa Aly-Elshafay — North Country Neighbor Award
- Pauline Stone — Service to Hometown Heroes Award
- Vivian Young Joo — Law Enforcement Award
Posted: May 10th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.