Mundelein Park District volunteer honored for work
Paul Lohr of Mundelein recently received the Outstanding Citizen Volunteer Award at the Illinois Association of Park Districts' recent Best of the Best Awards Gala.
This award recognizes citizens' volunteer efforts to enhance a park district, forest preserve, conservation, recreation or special recreation agency program, service, parkland, open space or facility.
Lohr has been volunteering for Mundelein Park District's annual programs for the past 13 years. He has dedicated his Fourth of July to the Mundelein Freedom Classic 5K Walk/Run. He has often led the racers as the lead bike, acted as traffic control and worked water stations.
He has added to Mundelein Park District's Boo Bash Halloween event, Chase the Moon 5K (formerly The Chase), Margaritaville event at Barefoot Bay Water Park and even helped plant flowers at the Community Center entrance.
"Even though Paul has a demanding position with CF Industries, he has always had a great desire to be part of the fabric of his community," said Margaret Resnick, executive director of Mundelein Park District.
"Paul has sought out areas he could give back to a community who gave so much to his family. One of the reasons he chose the park district was the excellent services his family experienced using our programs and facilities, and he knew he could volunteer and still spend time with his family. Paul is truly deserving of the IAPD Outstanding Citizen Volunteer Award."
The 12th annual gala was held at Wheeling Park District's Chevy Chase Country Club. This red carpet event is for Illinois park, recreation and conservation agencies. Attendees are motivated and inspired by stories of people working together to go above and beyond the call of duty to make Illinois a better place through parks and recreation.
Mundelein Park & Recreation District congratulates and thanks Paul Lohr.
For information about the Illinois Association of Park Districts, visit www.ilparks.org.
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