The Pratt Northam Foundation is pleased to announce that in honor of her dedication to the Harrisville community, Patricia Miller is the 2023 recipient of the Don Exford Community Service Award.<\/p>\n
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Patricia has consistently showed initiative and dedication to her community over her lifetime, beginning as a Den Leader for the female Cub Scouts and then as a Brownie Trooper Leader. She has served as a member of the Harrisville Culture Club, Red Hat Society, and Harrisville United Methodist Church, volunteering at their famous \u201cdonut day sales\u201d as well as at the Annual Harrisville Community Fest. As a volunteer for Lewis County Hospice for 18 years, Patricia saw patients in Croghan, Harrisville and St. Lawrence County.<\/p>\n
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Patricia continues to volunteer in the community, making a meal once per year at the Harrisville Courts Senior Meal site for the senior citizens living there. She also assists the Town of Diana Historical Museum as needed giving tours, caring for plants and helping keep the museum open for the community.<\/p>\n
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Patricia embodies selfless dedication and commitment to her neighbors and community. As Board Director, Jessica Jenack stated in her nomination letter, \u201cwe need more individuals like her dedicated to their communities and helping to improve the lives of others.\u201d<\/p>\n
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