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Council honors scholarship recipients, Salvation Army centennial and organ‑donor milestone
Summary
At the March 30 meeting the Clearwater City Council recognized scholarship recipients through Clearwater for Youth, proclaimed the Salvation Army Centennial Day and declared April Donate Life Month; a transplant recipient shared a 10‑year survival testimony.
Clearwater city leaders used the March 30 meeting to spotlight local nonprofit work and individual stories. The council recognized scholarship recipients from Clearwater for Youth (CFY), celebrated the Salvation Army's 100th anniversary in Clearwater and proclaimed April 2026 as Donate Life Month.
Clearwater for Youth scholarships: CFY program manager Eric Harris and a CFY board member introduced student scholarship recipients and sponsors. The board reported more than 500 applicants and 57 scholarship recipients, with 16 recipients from Clearwater schools; several students received $10,000 awards to attend institutions including the University of Florida and Florida State University. "These students are being recognized not just for being good students or athletes, but because they have been really good human beings," Assistant City Manager Dan Slaughter said.
Salvation Army Centennial: Mayor Bruce Recctor read a proclamation marking 100 years of Salvation Army service in Clearwater and Upper Pinellas County. Major Ted Morris and Major Pamela Morris thanked the council and volunteers and pledged continued partnership to serve those in need.
Donate Life month and recipient remarks: City leaders proclaimed April 2026 as Donate Life Month, and LifeLink of Florida representatives joined the meeting. A transplant recipient who marked 10 years since a kidney‑and‑pancreas transplant shared how the operation restored daily life and family milestones; the speaker urged residents to consider organ donation and register.
Ending: The recognitions drew applause and photo opportunities; staff and council used the opportunities to highlight community partnerships, promote registries and to encourage residents to engage with local nonprofit programs.
