The Senior Advocates have selected Larry Swann as Senior of the Year.
Mr. Swann will be honored will be honored at three events.
Wednesday, May 7, Swann will be recognized at the City Council meeting to receive his certificate as Mayor Dan O’Neil issues a proclamation declaring May as Older American’s month.
Thursday, May 22, Swann will be the guest of honor during an open house at the Solon American Legion Post, 4- 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 18, Swann will ride in a convertible in the Solon Beef Days Parade.
The Solon Senior Advocates established the award in 2006 to recognize a senior citizen from the Solon area who has shared their expertise, time, and effort as a volunteer in the community, including programs and activities that benefit the lives of our seniors.
The Solon Senior Advocates recognized Jack Neuzil as the first Solon Senior of the Year in 2006. The next recipients were Wayne Croy 2007, Milt Hunt 2008, Pat Ikan 2009, Marie Kroul 2010, Bev Noska and Elaine Reynolds 2011, Anna McAtee 2012, Jean and Bob Stinocher 2013, Fred Bark and Rita Brannaman 2014, Don Erusha and Marv Stastny 2015, Larry and Marcy Olson 2016, Jeanne Erhart and Phyllis Fiala 2017, Dave Frisbee and Duane McAtee 2018, Sandy Hanson 2019, Judy Shulista 2020, Kris Brown 2021, Larry Meister 2022, Don Ellis 2023, and Marilyn and Denny Hansen in 2024.