(ROCKWALL-January 31, 2013) At the regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Rockwall, Past District Governor Bud McBrayer (2011-12) presented Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award to Past District Governor Tom Ryan.
This award is presented to only 150 Rotarians a year out of a membership of 1.2 million members. The recipients of this award demonstrate selfless service to Rotary, their church, community, and family.
Governor Bud recognized Tom for his service to children through the Adoption Awareness Carnival, to youth through RYLA, his commitment to Rotary International Leadership Institute, to his community involvement and many other programs that Tom has committed to over time!
Tom has been a Rotarian since 1993 with perfect attendance. He served the Rotary Club of Rockwall Breakfast as their President in 1999-2000 and served Rotary International as District Governor for District 5810, which serves 8 counties in North Texas, in 2005-06.
Tom and his wife, Ginny, have been residents of Rockwall for 26 years, and have owned Gifts & Awards by LSJ for 25 years! They have two daughters, one son, and six grandchildren.
Submitted by Stephen Straughan.
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