SERVICE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Anyone that knows me, knows that I am from Glenarden, Maryland and I am VERY proud of it! This weekend, I was a part of the committee that organized the 2nd Annual Glenarden Day & "I Walk For You" Walk-A-Thon for the community! There were performances by the 1st Baptist Church of Glenarden, a spoken word performance by Orville "The Poet" Walker and a visual art presentation by Saheed Fawehinmi !
As a TRUE surprise, I was given the "Service of Excellence" award for my contributions towards the community in the 23 years I have been a resident! I am truly honored, not because of the award, but because I am so proud to come from a city that has groomed me to be proud of where I came from, but to also push forward for the better.
Glenarden may not be known as the greatest area to live in for some, however, with the bad there is always the good. My paternal grandmother has been a resident for over 40 years, my maternal grandparents got their start as a new family there, my maternal grandmother owned 2 beauty salons in Glenarden, and my parents met as young children there. Unbeknownst to me until about four years ago, my paternal in-laws have also been residents for 40+ years!
Although I have moved into a new area with my family, Glenarden will always be my home. While we must always push to grow up and out, I am so blessed and thankful to come from a place that has groomed so many people that I love and admire, and I will continue to give to my family, friends, and community!!!
-Patrice
