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BLACK COMMUNITY LEADER RECEIVES TOP HONORS FROM FOUNDATION STARTED BY FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH
Stone Mountain, GA -- Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, founder of the Be Someone youth mentoring program, was named a "Points of Light" recipient and invited with other honorees to attend the December 5th farewell ceremony following President George H.W. Bush's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.
The award, founded by President Bush and established during his presidency, is given daily by the Points of Light organization which is recognized worldwide for its dedication to volunteer service and recognizing extraordinary volunteers who are donating their time and talent to better their communities.
President Bush died on November 30th in Houston at age 94. His wife of 73 years, Barbara, passed away in April. The farewell ceremony was held at Andrews Air Force Base following the funeral for the nation's 41st president. Hudson and other Points of Light honorees paid their respects there.
