The Board of Directors of the District 8 Little League Foundation is proud to announce Patrick Driscoll, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for the City of Syracuse, as their 2007 Distinguished Award recipient.
     Patrick Driscoll, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for the City of Syracuse and West End PBA Little League volunteer coach, will be presented with the 2007 Distinguished Service Award by the District 8 Little League Foundation at the 2nd Annual Diamond Dinner scheduled for May 10th at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Liverpool, New York.
     The District 8 Little League Foundation selected Driscoll as the award recipient based on his past four years of contributions to the children of Central New York and the City of Syracuse. Mike D’Avirro, managing partner of Bowers & Company, CPAs, the major sponsor of the event and District 8 Little League Foundation member states, “We chose Patrick Driscoll for this year’s award because of his positive impact on the youth of Central New York. Driscoll has worked closely with Mayor Matt Driscoll, city administrators and other elected officials to bolster opportunities for city youth related to recreation, youth sports and improvements to the facilities on which they play.” D’Avirro continues, “Driscoll’s commitment to upgrade the looks, safety and conduct codes of the city playgrounds were contributing factors in awarding him this honor.”
     Proceeds from this year’s Diamond Dinner will provide grants for field, safety and equipment improvements throughout the District 8 Little League. Approximately $30,000 in grant money was awarded from last year’s first annual Diamond Dinner event.
     For more information on purchasing tickets or becoming an event sponsor, visit the District 8 Little League Foundation website at www.diamonddinner.net or call 315-463-8176.