One of Dansville’s most active and prominent citizens was given special recognition Saturday when Clara Barton Chapter No. 1 of the American Red Cross bestowed its annual Founder’s Award to Barry Haywood.
The award was given inside the Daniel Goho American Legion Post in front of about 100 family, friends and colleagues.
“Today with my heartfelt love and acclamation, we give a great thanksgiving to Barry O. Haywood,” Betty Minemier said when presenting the invocation of thanksgiving prior to the luncheon.
Haywood’s contributions to the chapter include being its board chair, as well as a volunteer for its many services and events.
But Haywood’s numerous contributions to the village of Dansville started by being a Dansville High School music teacher, where he has since gone on to serve on the village board, as mayor, through the local and state-level Lions Club, plus with Clara Barton Chapter and in other areas of the community.
New York State Sen. Catharine Young said that his good works and influence has spread throughout the whole community and to others both through his service and as a teacher.
“What you’ve done is like ripples on a pond,” she said.
When accepting the award, Haywood looked beyond himself, stating that he was simply asked to serve on many occaisions in many aspects, and the opportunities seemed to arrive at just the right time. He hopes to continue his service to the community.
Haywood received a clock of service from the chapter, and a State Senate Proclamation from Young.
He said to his wife and daughters that they have earned a piece of his clock, and joked to his two daughters, “but you have to come to the house to see it.”
He also said that the guests gathered there share in his awards as well.
One of Dansville’s most active and prominent citizens was given special recognition Saturday when Clara Barton Chapter No. 1 of the American Red Cross bestowed its annual Founder’s Award to Barry Haywood.
The award was given inside the Daniel Goho American Legion Post in front of about 100 family, friends and colleagues.
“Today with my heartfelt love and acclamation, we give a great thanksgiving to Barry O. Haywood,” Betty Minemier said when presenting the invocation of thanksgiving prior to the luncheon.
Haywood’s contributions to the chapter include being its board chair, as well as a volunteer for its many services and events.
But Haywood’s numerous contributions to the village of Dansville started by being a Dansville High School music teacher, where he has since gone on to serve on the village board, as mayor, through the local and state-level Lions Club, plus with Clara Barton Chapter and in other areas of the community.
New York State Sen. Catharine Young said that his good works and influence has spread throughout the whole community and to others both through his service and as a teacher.
“What you’ve done is like ripples on a pond,” she said.
When accepting the award, Haywood looked beyond himself, stating that he was simply asked to serve on many occaisions in many aspects, and the opportunities seemed to arrive at just the right time. He hopes to continue his service to the community.
Haywood received a clock of service from the chapter, and a State Senate Proclamation from Young.
He said to his wife and daughters that they have earned a piece of his clock, and joked to his two daughters, “but you have to come to the house to see it.”
He also said that the guests gathered there share in his awards as well.
