Local Volunteer to Receive Honors from Board of Supervisors

(Huntington Beach) – Barry Sohl of Huntington Beach is one of 40 honorees who will be honored April 21 by the Orange County Board of Supervisors for their outstanding volunteer achievements in 2005.

More than 25,400 volunteers contributed one million hours of service valued at $23 million in avoided costs for County government in 2005. The Board of Supervisors will pay tribute to these achievements at the tenth annual Countywide volunteer recognition ceremony on Friday, April 21.
The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Hearing Room of the Hall of Administration (HOA), 10 Civic Center Plaza in Santa Ana. A reception will precede the ceremony at 7:45 a.m.

“We are extremely fortunate to have dedicated volunteers who are willing to give so selflessly of their time in order to serve our community,” said County Executive Officer Thomas G. Mauk. “They are a vital resource in improving County services and programs.”

Each of forty honorees has made a valuable contribution that tells a distinct story about their experience including Barry Sohl who highlights the volunteer spirit.

Barry Sohl is a shining example of the enormous impact that one person can have on the life of a child. His dedication, compassion and patience as a mentor with Children and Youth Services-Project Together have positively influenced his mentee’s life in numerous ways.

Barry has devoted hundreds of hours, serving as the boy’s friend, tutor and coach. The greatest accolades for Barry’s accomplishments are expressed in a letter written by his mentee’s mother, a single parent and full-time student. She writes, “I know in my heart there are not enough words to let Barry know how grateful I am. He has truly been an angel, and a best friend to my boy.”

Photo opportunities will immediately follow the event. More information on the County’s volunteer recognition ceremony, directions to the HOA and parking instructions are available online at http://www.ocgov.com/hr/volunteer/volunteerrecognition06.asp. You may access County agencies and departments online at www.ocgov.com.

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