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Markley, Zoni Honor Southington's AARP as 'Chapter of the Year'

The chapter earned the recognition during a special ceremony this week.

Members of the Apple Valley Southington Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons have a reason to celebrate.

The Southington-based chapter of the organization this week was honored as the 2013 chapter of the year for their work in helping assist retired individuals and volunteer work around the community.


The organization received a citation from State Sen. Joseph Markley and representatives Al Adinolfi, Joe Aresimowicz, Rob Sampson and David Zoni this week.

Markley's office released the following:

Senator Joe Markley (R-Southington) recently honored the Apple Valley Southington Chapter of AARP, Inc. at the groups 2013 Annual Awards Ceremony.  Sen. Markley along with other legislators from the area recognized the AARP Chapter of the year with a citation which read:

Your tremendous dedication to serving the town of Southington and the state of Connecticut is exemplary and enriches the lives of all members of our community.  Thank you for your continued service and congratulations on this well-deserved honor.


The citation was presented on Tuesday, September 24 and signed by Senator Markley (R-Southington), Representatives Joe Aresimowicz, (D-Berlin), Robert Sampson, (R-Wolcott), David Zoni, (R-Southington), Al Adinolfi, (R-Cheshire).

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