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Caroline County WinsNational Civic LeagueprestigiousAll America Cities title!
Caroline County, Virginia one of 32 communities from across the country, was invited to Tampa, Florida to compete as a National Finalist in the National Civic League’s All America Cites competition. Communities ranging in population from over a million to just under 4,000 all compete against each other by an on stage presentation that identifies specific challenges in their communities and the solutions developed for those challenges. A ten member judge’s panel questions each community on the specifics of their presentation and on their written application.
Judges this year gave Caroline the award after it finished runner-up in the competition last year.
Months of preparation, fund raising, and rehearsals has paid off for the team led by Frank Hammon and Vice-chairman Linda Thomas. Linda Thomas developed the Dr. Seuss like poem describing the county’s Library system, the Dawn Community Sewer and Septic program, and the Caroline County Dental Program. The 12 member team pantomimed the presentation.
Funding for the project was provided by private donors and individuals. No public money was appropriated.
This prestigious national award identifies Caroline County as a community working to blend public, private, and civic resources to collectively increase the quality of life for residents.
This national designation will be utilized by Caroline County in business recruitment and visitor attraction.
A taped copy of this winning presentation will be available on the County’s site by Tuesday, June 23.
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