Toys for Tots Month in Stamford

Stamford Mayor David Martin, George Ducanic and State Sen. Carlo Leone kicked off Toys for Tots’ Month in a ceremony at the Stamford Government Center.

Martin made the following statement while reading his proclamation at the ceremony that was held on Tuesday.

“Stamford appreciates the commitment and efforts of American Legion Post 3, the Lock City Detachment Marine Corps League of Veterans, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, the Springdale VFW Post 9617, the Jewish War Veterans Post 142 and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1957, who bring joy to so many. And George Ducanic, who has been the Toys for Tots Local Coordinator Officer for 23 years, most notably when our local division was chosen 2011 National Toys for Tots Campaign of the Year by the National Organization.

The 2015 Toys for Tots campaign is dedicated in memory of longtime volunteer and World War II U.S. Navy veteran John E. LoRusso, for his kind assistance to the children of this community.

Therefore, as Mayor of Stamford, I proclaim the month of December, 2015, to be Toys for Tots Month and urge our citizens to thank the caring individuals working to make this program a huge success, and to help make this a happy and memorable Christmas Season for the children in our community.”

Contributed photo.