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Mount Vernon honors long-time volunteers Daphne and David Sanders with Spirit of America award
Summary
The select board presented the Spirit of America award to Daphne and David Sanders for decades of unpaid community service, citing David’s pro bono legal advice and Daphne’s long tenure as elections warden and community center volunteer.
The Mount Vernon Select Board presented the 2025 Spirit of America award to Daphne and David Sanders, recognizing “their years of service and dedication to the town of Mount Vernon” and describing them as “steadfast members of the community.” The chair read the plaque text and praised David’s unpaid legal advice and Daphne’s long service on the community center board and as elections warden.
One of the award recipients spoke briefly, saying the town had been “just so special” during nearly 50 years of residency and accepted the recognition on behalf of other deserving volunteers. The board and attendees thanked the Sanderses for decades of service and noted the award highlights volunteer contributions that sustain many town functions.
