Manchester Dems Honoring Trio Of 'Outstanding" Contributors '

MANCHESTER (CT) – The Manchester Democrats will honor three local party members for their "outstanding" contributions to the community at a celebration scheduled for April 3.

The Manchester Democratic Town Committee will host the 47th "Honoring
Friends Celebration" at the Elks Lodge, 30 Bissell St., starting at 5:30 p.m. that evening.

Those being honored at the event are:

• Lifetime Achievement: Former Board of Education and Redevelopment
• Authority member Terry Bogli
• Honoree: Constable Harun Ahmed
• Honoree: Board of Education member and former Chairman, Christopher Pattacini

Tickets are $60 per person can be purchased online by contacting Manchester Democratic Committee Chairman Michael Pohl at 860-983-4804 or mikepohl1000@gmail.com Pohl is also the contact for those interested in advertising in the program book, and at the event itself.

"The Honoring Friends Celebration provides an opportunity for Democrats and others who care about our community to come together and celebrate meaningful and lasting work being performed by dedicated friends and neighbors,” said Pohl. “This is an important local tradition that speaks to the positive role so many people play every day to make Manchester an outstanding
place to live, work, and raise a family."

He added, "This year's honorees – Terri, Harun, and Chris are people who deserve our respect and gratitude. They are remarkable citizens who care about the future of this community, about the well being of all our citizens, and about the quality of life we can all lead here."