Two DC Residents Honored with 2012 Citizens Medal
Recipients will attend an event at the White House to receive the Presidential award for "exemplary service to their fellow citizens."
DC residents Maria Gomez and Harris Wofford are among the 2012 Citizens Medal recipients, the White House announced Friday. “It is my distinguished honor to award these individuals the 2012 Citizens Medal for their commitment to public service,” President Barack Obama said in a press release. “Their selflessness and courage inspire us all to look for opportunities to better serve our communities and our country.” Gomez founded Mary’s Center, 3912 Georgia Ave. NW, 25 years ago. The center provides health care, family literacy and job training to needy families in the District. Wofford, a former Senator from Pennsylvania, was "instrumental" in forming the Peace Corps, according to the press release. “Congratulations to Ms. Gomez and Sen. …
