In all honesty, these days, I rarely attend large social gatherings, such as awards ceremonies or galas. Maybe it was because I spent so many years attending such events, often handing out resolutions to honorees during the political chapter of my life. Nonetheless, I accepted my friend’s invitation to attend my alma mater’s distinguished alumni dinner so I could catch up with some old friends and partake of a free meal. (Some things never change.)
I knew of the two honorees and their significant accomplishments to our school and our community, and, having seen my father and mother being bestowed with similar awards for their achievements, I understood how the two distinguished honorees and their assembled families would always remember the special evening with rightful pride and gratitude.
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