From State of Michigan sources
The Michigan 2013 Senior Citizens of the Year, James White of Grand Rapids and Julia Weaver of Charlotte, were honored today at the Michigan State Capitol for their outstanding community service work.
James White, nominated by the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (AAAWM), was recognized for his exceptional work in the category of community leadership. White, age 72, has been volunteering in West Michigan for more than 40 years and helped found the Baxter Community Center and Camp Tall Turf. He currently serves as a Grand Rapids City Commissioner (through Dec. 2013).
White has helped older adults by serving on the Board of Directors for the AAAWM since 2005. White’s attitude of never saying “no” has helped make a difference in the lives of thousands of area residents who have benefitted from his exemplary service.
Julia Weaver, nominated by Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital (HGB), was recognized in the category of service to others for her work as a volunteer over the past 59 years. Weaver, who will turn 91 this month, has logged more than 17,000 hours of service at HGB working in the office, volunteer desk, at the annual HealthFest, and at hospital blood drives.
Each year two older adults are honored by the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging (OSA) and the Commission on Services to the Aging at Older Michiganians Day.
"I want to thank and congratulate James White and Julia Weaver for their outstanding service and invaluable contributions to their communities,” said OSA Director Kari Sederburg. “Their accomplishments are truly inspiring.”
White and Weaver each received a congratulatory letter from Governor Rick Snyder and a $1,000 check from Consumers Energy, which is an award partner.
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