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Commissioner recounts Shop with a Cop, hospice fundraiser and volunteer-fire awards in St. Mary's County remarks
Summary
An unidentified St. Mary's County commissioner described attending Shop with a Cop, where 107 children received $250 each, praised multiple public-safety and volunteer partners, and noted attendance at a hospice fundraiser and a volunteer fire-department installation that honored long-serving members.
During remarks recorded in the meeting transcript, an unidentified St. Mary's County commissioner recounted attending several community events over the weekend and thanked organizers and volunteers.
He described Shop with a Cop, saying about 107 children received $250 each to go shopping and that participants included the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, Maryland State Police, Pax River public-safety staff, Coast Guard members and Department of Natural Resources personnel. The commissioner praised volunteers and local organizations, including Optimist Clubs and the state's attorney's office, and noted the Shop with a Cop program is run by Bill Raditz.
He said organizers distributed grocery bags containing staples such as bread and apples so families left with both gifts and food. He also recounted attending a hospice fundraiser at Sutler Post Farm that included a raffle and silent auction.
The commissioner highlighted the Seventh District volunteer fire-department installation, noting 18 new cadets in 18 months and presenting long-service recognitions including Speedy Nelson (50 years) and Mike Gibson (25 years). He said the department encouraged a casual dress code for that event to increase turnout.
He closed the set of community remarks by noting he will present a proclamation at the grand opening of Ruchi on Monday and wishing residents a merry and safe Christmas and a happy new year.
