Gerry Nelson Named Lakewood Democrat Of The Year
On Thursday, July 15 the Lakewood Democratic Club honored Gerry Nelson, the former club secretary, and lifelong Democrat as the Lakewood Democrat of the Year. The presentation was made by club President Karolyn Isenhart and First Vice President Kyle Weigand at the club’s annual Summer Supper Steak and Veggie Roast at the Clifton Beach. Gerry Nelson is recognized as a political and social activist and a leader on the ground, where it matters, working with workers and unions, with seniors, with Democratic candidates and throughout the community in Lakewood and Northeast Ohio.
With club members, past honorees and guests looking on, she accepted her award with surprise and modesty. In addition to her recognition by the club, Steve Inchak, from the office of Congressman Dennis Kucinich, presented her with an entry recorded in the Congressional Record by the Congressman. An excerpt describes Gerry Nelson as “an unreconstructed, New Deal Democrat” that “has long stood for the values of dignity for workers, jobs for all, health care for all, and peace.” She is also a former member of the 10th District Congressional staff and was a dedicated team member handling case work and field work serving the people of the 10th with dedication and excellence. The entry concludes by congratulating her “not only for her work in Lakewood, Ohio, but because she represents a lifetime of dedication to others which makes her a great American.”
The Lakewood Democratic Club meets the first Thursday of each month at the Woman’s Pavilion at Lakewood Park at 7:30pm (social and sign-in from 7:00pm). For more information go to www.lakewooddemocrats.com.
