Don Chirlin awarded prestigious Liberty Bell Award
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NORWICH – This past Monday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m. The Chenango County Bar Association invited the community to attend its annual Law Day 2016 celebration at the Chenango County Courthouse.
The Honorable Elizabeth A. Garry, of the Supreme Court Appellate Division; The Honorable Frank B. Revoir Jr., Chenango County Court Judge; and The Honorable W. Howard Sullivan, retired Chenango County Court Judge, hosted the event.
Notably 2016 marks the 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court case, Miranda v. Arizona. The 2016 Law Day theme – Miranda: More than Words – to which The Honorable Elizabeth A. Garry shared some remarks on, sharing the story of Ernesto Arturo Miranda and his story which led to the 1966 Supreme Court Case.
Don Chirlin was awarded the Liberty Bell Award for 2016, “I don't think you could pick a better person than Don for this award,” said retired Norwich City School District Superintendent Dr. Robert Cleveland.
Chirlin accepted this award and joins the prestigious group of award winners as a longtime member of the Norwich community, a retired educator, former teacher with the Norwich City School District. In addition, Chirlin served as a teacher at the Norwich City School District from 1967 to 1991, an adjunct professor with Syracuse University and SUNY Morrisville. Chirlin was even nominated as Teacher of the Year in 1979 and spent
many years serving on various boards and committees in the community.
Dr. Robert Cleveland, as well as Chirlin's son John Chirlin, of Albany were hand picked by Chirlin himself to speak at the event.
“He practiced what he preached, that is why he is being recognized today,” said John Chirlin. “My father is not someone looking for a fight, but he doesn’t shy away from standing up for what he believes is right.”
President of the Chenango County Bar Association, Lisa Natoli presented Chirlin with the award before he shared some remarks of his own.
“I always gave this advice, don't copy me, it doesn’t work that way, develop your own set of skills,” said Chirlin. “I am not here to talk about the courts or law, I am here to talk about teachers and to say that they have the most important job in the community. You (teachers) have to tell their story five times a week, five times a day and make it interesting.”
Chirlin spoke on topics including the drug and alcohol problems he and the City of Norwich as well as the high school faced when he taught many years ago, as well as the current heroin epidemic which is sweeping across the nation as well as Norwich itself.
“Dr. Cleveland ran a school system that allowed us to do our jobs, the drug and alcohol team we established back then was risky business,” said Chirlin. “My bosses allowed me to do my thing, I came back to Norwich because it was home to me, and I did not teach under common core, I have no respect for it.”
Chirlin also chose to speak on how teachers have the ability to help shape and mold our youth, before reading an excerpt from a letter he received from a troubled student many years ago. Chirlin claims he helped reach this young student and with the help of others recovered from alcohol abuse and is now married and living a happy productive life.
Prior to Mr. Chirlin speaking the Gilbertsville Mount Upton Central School District Mock Trial Team was recognized as the winners of the 2016 Mock Trial Tournament. This group of high school students was led by their Mock Trial Team Coach: Mark Luettger, and their Mock Trial Team Attorney Advisor: Claudette Newman, Esq. The following students from GMU were recognized for their hard work and dedication: Courtney Baker, Lexus Coughlin, Elle MacPherson, Colin Wind, Kayla Grabo, Felicia Musson, Savana Conrade, Meridith Hammond, Rachel Lyons, Scarlett Newman, Timothy Picozzi, Michael Pope, Zara Zeidman, Jillian Butts, Matthew Lyons, Elaina Palada, Molly D'Amato, Nicole Grabo, Mickenson Clune, Elizabeth French, Charlene Heisler, Michael O'Connor, Michael Picozzi, Lucas Piedmonte, Nina D'Amato.
The Honorable James G. Cushman also spoke on behalf of Chenango County Bar Association scholarship fund.
Explaining that the scholarship was awarded to two individuals in 2015, who were furthering their education with a focus in law. The 2016 scholarship award winner has not been decided upon yet and will be awarded this coming fall for a student in the community who.
Closing remarks were given by Judge Revoir.
Chirlin joins past recipients of the Chenango County Liberty Bell Award including, former Norwich City Police Chief Joseph Angelino, Youth Board Director Robert Mason III, Hon. Randall Lambrecht, retired Army Colonel and current Justice in the Town of Bainbridge; Leland Gary Brookins, retired Norwich City School Principal; William Evans, retired County Treasurer; and David Evans, retired Norwich Town Justice.
Pictured above from left to right: The Honorable Randall Lambrecht of Bainbridge, The Honorable Bruce Windsor of Guilford, The Honorable Elizabeth A. Garry of the Supreme Court Appellate Division, Don Chirlin the winner of the 2016 Liberty Bell Award, The Honorable Frank B. Revoir Jr. The Chenango County Court Judge, and The Honorable W. Howard Sullivan, retired Chenango County Court Judge.
NORWICH – This past Monday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m. The Chenango County Bar Association invited the community to attend its annual Law Day 2016 celebration at the Chenango County Courthouse.
The Honorable Elizabeth A. Garry, of the Supreme Court Appellate Division; The Honorable Frank B. Revoir Jr., Chenango County Court Judge; and The Honorable W. Howard Sullivan, retired Chenango County Court Judge, hosted the event.
Notably 2016 marks the 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court case, Miranda v. Arizona. The 2016 Law Day theme – Miranda: More than Words – to which The Honorable Elizabeth A. Garry shared some remarks on, sharing the story of Ernesto Arturo Miranda and his story which led to the 1966 Supreme Court Case.
Don Chirlin was awarded the Liberty Bell Award for 2016, “I don't think you could pick a better person than Don for this award,” said retired Norwich City School District Superintendent Dr. Robert Cleveland.
Chirlin accepted this award and joins the prestigious group of award winners as a longtime member of the Norwich community, a retired educator, former teacher with the Norwich City School District. In addition, Chirlin served as a teacher at the Norwich City School District from 1967 to 1991, an adjunct professor with Syracuse University and SUNY Morrisville. Chirlin was even nominated as Teacher of the Year in 1979 and spent
many years serving on various boards and committees in the community.
Dr. Robert Cleveland, as well as Chirlin's son John Chirlin, of Albany were hand picked by Chirlin himself to speak at the event.
“He practiced what he preached, that is why he is being recognized today,” said John Chirlin. “My father is not someone looking for a fight, but he doesn’t shy away from standing up for what he believes is right.”
President of the Chenango County Bar Association, Lisa Natoli presented Chirlin with the award before he shared some remarks of his own.
“I always gave this advice, don't copy me, it doesn’t work that way, develop your own set of skills,” said Chirlin. “I am not here to talk about the courts or law, I am here to talk about teachers and to say that they have the most important job in the community. You (teachers) have to tell their story five times a week, five times a day and make it interesting.”
Chirlin spoke on topics including the drug and alcohol problems he and the City of Norwich as well as the high school faced when he taught many years ago, as well as the current heroin epidemic which is sweeping across the nation as well as Norwich itself.
“Dr. Cleveland ran a school system that allowed us to do our jobs, the drug and alcohol team we established back then was risky business,” said Chirlin. “My bosses allowed me to do my thing, I came back to Norwich because it was home to me, and I did not teach under common core, I have no respect for it.”
Chirlin also chose to speak on how teachers have the ability to help shape and mold our youth, before reading an excerpt from a letter he received from a troubled student many years ago. Chirlin claims he helped reach this young student and with the help of others recovered from alcohol abuse and is now married and living a happy productive life.
Prior to Mr. Chirlin speaking the Gilbertsville Mount Upton Central School District Mock Trial Team was recognized as the winners of the 2016 Mock Trial Tournament. This group of high school students was led by their Mock Trial Team Coach: Mark Luettger, and their Mock Trial Team Attorney Advisor: Claudette Newman, Esq. The following students from GMU were recognized for their hard work and dedication: Courtney Baker, Lexus Coughlin, Elle MacPherson, Colin Wind, Kayla Grabo, Felicia Musson, Savana Conrade, Meridith Hammond, Rachel Lyons, Scarlett Newman, Timothy Picozzi, Michael Pope, Zara Zeidman, Jillian Butts, Matthew Lyons, Elaina Palada, Molly D'Amato, Nicole Grabo, Mickenson Clune, Elizabeth French, Charlene Heisler, Michael O'Connor, Michael Picozzi, Lucas Piedmonte, Nina D'Amato.
The Honorable James G. Cushman also spoke on behalf of Chenango County Bar Association scholarship fund.
Explaining that the scholarship was awarded to two individuals in 2015, who were furthering their education with a focus in law. The 2016 scholarship award winner has not been decided upon yet and will be awarded this coming fall for a student in the community who.
Closing remarks were given by Judge Revoir.
Chirlin joins past recipients of the Chenango County Liberty Bell Award including, former Norwich City Police Chief Joseph Angelino, Youth Board Director Robert Mason III, Hon. Randall Lambrecht, retired Army Colonel and current Justice in the Town of Bainbridge; Leland Gary Brookins, retired Norwich City School Principal; William Evans, retired County Treasurer; and David Evans, retired Norwich Town Justice.
Pictured above from left to right: The Honorable Randall Lambrecht of Bainbridge, The Honorable Bruce Windsor of Guilford, The Honorable Elizabeth A. Garry of the Supreme Court Appellate Division, Don Chirlin the winner of the 2016 Liberty Bell Award, The Honorable Frank B. Revoir Jr. The Chenango County Court Judge, and The Honorable W. Howard Sullivan, retired Chenango County Court Judge.
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