Chenango County to honor veteran on Law Day
NORWICH – Chenango County’s Law Day is this Friday, and retired United States Army Sergeant Major Joseph F. Santiago has been chosen to receive the Liberty Bell Award for his service to his country and his community.
The event will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at the Chenango County Courthouse and the public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided after the celebration.
According to Chenango County Court Judge Frank Revoir, Jr., during the event there will be several speakers and awards presented including the Liberty Bell award.
“We have a variety of speakers and awards scheduled for Law Day,” said Revoir. “The Liberty Bell presentation and its history are one of the biggest draws.”
He said the Liberty Bell award goes to non-attorneys who, through their life example, promote respect for the law and the Constitution.
“The Liberty Bell Award was established more than 40 years ago to acknowledge outstanding service performed by a non-lawyer citizen who has given time and energy to strengthen the effectiveness of the American system of freedom under law, in keeping with the spirit of our Constitution.,” said Revoir. “It is awarded to someone who has promoted better understanding of the rule of law, encouraged greater respect for law and the courts, stimulated a sense of civic responsibility, or contributed to good government in the community.”
This year’s Liberty Bell award recipient, United States Army Sergeant Major Joseph F. Santiago, has 27 years of military experience including three combat tours in Iraq and multiple deployments around the world.
According to a statement from Santiago, he has received the Bronze Star combat action badge along with other awards.
In addition to his military experience, Santiago said he was also employed at the New York State Veterans’ Home as a senior licensed practical nurse for over 10 years, and has been a VFW commander for three years.
Revoir said Santiago pushed for the Veteran Service Officer position in Chenango County, worked with the memorial committee to implement a memorial for Chenango County combat veterans so they were not forgotten, and has worked with the American Legion to raise funds for the New York State Veterans’ Home.
Pictured: 2019 Liberty Bell Recipient Joseph F. Santiago. (Submitted photo)
The event will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at the Chenango County Courthouse and the public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided after the celebration.
According to Chenango County Court Judge Frank Revoir, Jr., during the event there will be several speakers and awards presented including the Liberty Bell award.
“We have a variety of speakers and awards scheduled for Law Day,” said Revoir. “The Liberty Bell presentation and its history are one of the biggest draws.”
He said the Liberty Bell award goes to non-attorneys who, through their life example, promote respect for the law and the Constitution.
“The Liberty Bell Award was established more than 40 years ago to acknowledge outstanding service performed by a non-lawyer citizen who has given time and energy to strengthen the effectiveness of the American system of freedom under law, in keeping with the spirit of our Constitution.,” said Revoir. “It is awarded to someone who has promoted better understanding of the rule of law, encouraged greater respect for law and the courts, stimulated a sense of civic responsibility, or contributed to good government in the community.”
This year’s Liberty Bell award recipient, United States Army Sergeant Major Joseph F. Santiago, has 27 years of military experience including three combat tours in Iraq and multiple deployments around the world.
According to a statement from Santiago, he has received the Bronze Star combat action badge along with other awards.
In addition to his military experience, Santiago said he was also employed at the New York State Veterans’ Home as a senior licensed practical nurse for over 10 years, and has been a VFW commander for three years.
Revoir said Santiago pushed for the Veteran Service Officer position in Chenango County, worked with the memorial committee to implement a memorial for Chenango County combat veterans so they were not forgotten, and has worked with the American Legion to raise funds for the New York State Veterans’ Home.
Pictured: 2019 Liberty Bell Recipient Joseph F. Santiago. (Submitted photo)
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