Lycoming County commissioners presented a certificate of recognition to Mike McMunn, director of Veterans Affairs, at a public meeting to honor his retirement and decades of local veterans advocacy. Officials and community members praised McMunn for his leadership in veterans services, his role in starting the county's veterans court mentor program and his longtime work honoring Vietnam-era veterans.

The recognition citation recounts McMunn's military service as a U.S. Army captain in Vietnam, his 2019 return from retirement to lead Lycoming County Veterans Affairs, and his work on local memorial projects including the Purple Heart Monument and the Lycoming County Veterans Memorial Park. The citation was signed by Scott Metzger, chair; Mark Sortman, vice chair; and Mark Messina, secretary.

The award session drew officials and veterans who described McMunn's impact. Judge Butts said McMunn "has been unofficially associated with treatment courts since before 2010" and credited him with helping plan and create the county's veterans court beginning in 2019. "He was instrumental in helping us plan and create veterans court here in Lycoming County starting in 2019," the judge said, adding that McMunn worked with other mentors and outreach coordinators to reach veterans who otherwise would not engage with services.

Representative Ham told commissioners, "Mike has done so much for our veterans here in Lycoming County, not just as the head of our veterans affairs," and thanked McMunn for both his military service and local work. Matt Wise, identified as a representative for Senator Yaw, and a representative from Congressman Flick's office also offered thanks and described McMunn as a "humble hero."

Howard Wolf, introduced at the meeting as a 96-year-old Korean War veteran and longtime friend, said, "It is a privilege to have an opportunity to congratulate Michael in his retirement and for all things he's done for the county and for the veterans of this area." Heather, introduced as McMunn's daughter, said of her father, "He is a great person and a great dad, grandparent," and added the family is "so incredibly proud." McMunn thanked the commissioners and staff and said, "I really am overwhelmed by this. Thank you" and acknowledged his office staff by name.

The presentation included invitations for photographs and a reception; commissioners encouraged McMunn not to be a stranger and noted staff will continue veterans services under the existing office structure.

No formal board vote on policy or budget was announced during the citation presentation; the recognition proceeded as a ceremonial matter on the meeting agenda.