Mayor receives prestigious Rotary award

Mayor receives prestigious Rotary award

President of the Daybreak Rotary Club Ron Malmas (right) names Mayor Kerry Cook a Paul Harris Fellow at Tuesday evening’s council meeting.

  • Jun. 10, 2011 4:00 p.m.
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President of the Daybreak Rotary Club Ron Malmas  (right) names Mayor Kerry Cook a Paul Harris Fellow at Tuesday evening’s council meeting. The distinction is bestowed on individuals who demonstrate “service above self” in their community, nation or world.

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