April 10, 2012

REP. DILLON HONORS ARLENE DAVIS RUDD

Rep. Dillon and Arlene Davis Rudd

When New Haven activist and West River resident Arlene Davis-Rudd won the prestigious Sojourner Truth Award, Rep. Pat Dillon was there to cheer her on and present her with a citation commemorating the event.

In honoring Davis-Rudd at its annual Founders Day awards luncheon, the New Haven Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs noted, “Sojourner Truth devoted her life to the struggle and emancipation of black people and women; so has Arlene demonstrated unusual courage and vision throughout her life.”

Presenting the citation, Rep Dillon added, “Arlene Davis-Rudd exemplifies the value of service to the community.”

The event, held at Fantasia in North Haven, was emceed by chapter president Jonnie Lewis Thorpe.

Ms. Rudd is a constituent and friend of Rep. Dillon's and a writer for the Inner City News.