The LuLac Edition #2730, September 15th, 2014

HARRIS WOFFORD HONORED

 
Former Senator Harris Wofford. (Photo: Google.com)

Friday night the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee honored former Senator and co founder of the Peace Corps Harris Wofford. The Jefferson/Jackson Dinner gave Wofford the Lifetime Achievement Award. The candidate for Lt. Governor State Senator Mike Stack presented Wofford with the award. Over 300 people attended the event which kicked off a weekend of meetings that dealt with everything from the possible location of the 2016 Presidential nominating Convention in Philadelphia to the 2014 Governor’s race. Candidate Tom Wolf made an appearance at the meeting on Saturday morning.
Remarks were made by former Scranton Mayor James McNulty who outlined the career of Harris Wofford. McNulty highlighted Wofford’s career calling him a “living Pennsylvanian legend”. Utilizing a slide show, McNulty orchestrated presentation of the career of Wofford through pictures and his words. He also referred to Wofford’s tenure as Secretary of Labor and Industry in the state as well as his various involvements through the years in volunteerism and public service. When Wofford mentioned this, when Wofford won the Presidential Medal Winner of Honor, the crowd gave the honoree and by extension the speaker a standing ovation.
In accepting the honor, Wofford spoke of the many friends who ran for Governor. Wofford proclaimed he hoped he could be around the future Inaugurations. Wofford recanted great memories and thanks the crowd for the honor but also the opportunity to serve.


Former Scranton Mayor Jim McNulty said that the award is long overdue. McNulty noted that people of a certain quality, a person like Harris Wofford that comes along in only one generation should be recognized while they are still around to hear it.

Former Scranton Mayor James McNulty with Harris Wofford at the event on Friday.

Wofford was indeed around along with 300 others around Friday night to hear the kind words and thoughts of his fellow party members.
Here is the video that was shown at the event introduced by Mayor McNulty.Hit the arrow on the left to view.

Wofford Jefferson Jackson Dinner Award from CCD on Vimeo.
Here is a video that was a tribute to Mr. Wofford last year.  

Harris Wofford with JFK. (Photo: google.com)

Harris Wofford with President Clinton. (photo: google.com)

Harris Wofford with President Obama. (photo: google.com)