Friday, December 19, 2014
Honoring a Legacy of Volunteer Driving
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| Deeon has provided countless rides over the years. |
The year is 1984. A gallon of gas costs $1.10; movie tickets are $2.50; and the average price of a new home is $86,000. Ghostbusters is the popular film of the day, and Miami Vice catches national interest as a captivating new crime drama series. Concurrently, Deeon Kuspert, a Renton resident, discovers the Volunteer Transportation as a meaningful to way to spend her time now that all of her children are in school.
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| Deeon receives her prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from Paula Houston (Senior Services' CEO) and Cindy Zwart (Transportation Program Director). |
Deeon was honored for her 30 years of service at the Transportation Program’s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in December 2014. She was presented with an impressive Lifetime Achievement Award signed by President Barack Obama, as well as a lovely car charm made by Tiffany & Co., in recognition of her sustained commitment to civic participation. She also received a standing ovation by all those in attendance, many of whom were so moved by the tribute that they had tears in their eyes.
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| The audience rises to its feet to applaud Deeon's years of service. |
Deeon is humble when asked about her volunteer experience. She reports that she was very surprised by the accolades presented to her in December, and that volunteering is just a way of life for her. She says, “I enjoy meeting all of the people I drive. They so appreciate the program.” She also gives credit to the Volunteer Transportation staff for making her volunteer work so effortless. She adds, “It’s such a well-run program, and it gets better all the time!”
A lot may have changed since 1984, but Deeon’s profound and positive impact remains the same. Service is clearly an integral of her identity, and she continues to touch lives with her kindness and generosity. Our community is a more humane and better place to live because of volunteers like Deeon.
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