SALEM, MA — Below is an announcement from Congressman Seth Moulton, who represents Wilmington in the Sixth Congressional District of Massachusetts:
I am proud to announce the establishment of The Peter J. Gomes Service Award, to be given annually to the individual in the Sixth District who best epitomizes the qualities of integrity, compassion, and commitment to community that were the foundation of the late Reverend Professor Peter J. Gomes’ teachings.
The Reverend Professor Peter J. Gomes was a Christian minister who served for nearly forty years in The Memorial Church of Harvard University, a space erected to honor the Harvard public servants who died in World War I. As a preacher, teacher, author, and leader, he influenced many with his ready wit and wisdom and, perhaps above all, with his commitment to service, whether to his immediate community, in support of those in the armed forces, or to universal humanitarian causes.
As the late Professor wrote, “The very definition of service is to love our neighbors as ourselves, work for peace and not for war, and remember that the only hands on earth to do the work of service are our own.” These words influenced my own journey to serve in the Marines, and later as a Member of Congress.
The annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award will be given to the resident of the Sixth District who best exemplifies his commitment to service. If you or your organization knows of someone who might qualify for the award, please refer to the nomination form on my website, which can be found HERE.
The nomination period will close on August 27, 2016, and the award will be presented on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The ceremony will take place at 9:00 a.m. in the Lynn English High School Auditorium and will be directly followed by a Day of Service in recognition of the anniversary of September 11th. The Day of Service is being put on in coordination with local nonprofits and local AmeriCorps and City Year members. I invite you to learn from these young people, who have committed to a year of serving our communities, and to share in their experience on this day of remembrance.
Thank you for your consideration and interest. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Margo Brown, of my staff, at Margo.Brown@mail.house.gov.
Sincerely,
Seth Moulton
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