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Volunteer Honored by D'Amaro

Lorraine Boccio, who has organized countless events, wins 'Woman of Distinction' proclamation.

 Huntington Station resident Lorraine Boccio has been named Legislative District 17’s 2011 Woman of Distinction by Suffolk County Legislator Lou D’Amaro (D-Huntington Station).  

Boccio is a community volunteer and advocate who has donated her time to organize countless fundraisers, tributes, veterans events and community service projects for local residents, including many who lost loved ones in the Sept.11 terrorist attacks. 

D’Amaro surprised Boccio by presenting her with a proclamation at Waldbaums in Huntington Station where she is the lead customer service representative.

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The Woman of Distinction Award was established in 2002 to give each county legislator the chance to honor a district resident for leadership, involvement and commitment to community outside of her job responsibilities.  

From that group of candidates, the Suffolk County Women's Advisory Commission selects a single county-wide "Woman of Distinction."  The county winner will be named shortly and honored at the March 22 meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature to coincide with Women’s History Month.

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“Lorraine Boccio goes above and beyond to give back to the local community,” said D’Amaro.  “For the past decade, she has served others quietly and without any fanfare.  It is a privilege to honor a woman who has touched so many lives and made our neighborhood a better place to live.”


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