Posted on: Wednesday, August 10th, 2016
George Johnson, Jr. Receives Legacy of Caring Award
George Johnson, Jr. was recently bestowed the second annual Marge Kraskouskas Legacy of Caring Award on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 26 at the Hockomock Area YMCA’s annual staff recognition luncheon, which was held at Lake Pearl in Wrentham.
A staff member of the Hockomock Area YMCA community for 29 years, Johnson joined the Y in April of 1987. He currently works in the Facilities Department in the North Attleboro Branch and serves as a referee for Y leagues and sports events. Johnson is also an active participant in the community, serving as a Pop Warner and high school football official. Known for his friendliness and willingness to step up and help others, Johnson is well deserving of the Y’s Legacy of Caring Award. Johnson’s reception of this year’s award was met with a standing ovation from his staff colleagues at the luncheon.
The award, named for Marge Kraskouskas, recognizes a staff member for unyielding passion and commitment to the mission and values of the Hockomock Area YMCA. Marge Kraskouskas is the former Hockomock Area YMCA Vice President of Human Resources. Last year, the Legacy of Caring Award was given to Ann Maitland, who has been a partner with the Y for 30 years. She is the director of the Top of the Hill Pre School at the Hockomock Y’s North Attleboro Branch.
Hockomock Area YMCA President and CEO Ed Hurley presented Johnson with the award. Hurley remarked after presenting the award “If I were to stand here and talk about all of the things George has done in his career at the YMCA, from the departments he’s supported and worked with, to the people whose lives he’s touched, they’d be serving dinner at Lake Pearl.” Johnson’s contributions have had a considerable impact over the decades, and the YMCA as well as the community as a whole are fortunate to be indebted to Johnson’s generosity and service.
Congratulations to George Johnson, Jr. on receiving the 2016 Legacy of Caring Award!
