PDD Honors the Democratic Six in the House and Leading Education Reform Activists in Summer Tribute

At the Fifth Annual PDD Summer Social at the FireStone Roasting House (110 S. West Street, Wilmington, DE 19801) this Wednesday, July 22nd, at 7-9 pm, the Progressive Dems will be honoring the NO votes of six progressive Democrats in the House on the Budget, and leading education activists from around the state. But I’ll let new PDD President Nancy Willing tell you more:

The Progressive Democrats for Delaware’s first Bob Stachnik Progressive Courage Award winners will be the House Democratic Caucus Six (Paul Baumbach, Kim Williams, Sean Lynn, Andria Bennett, Sean Matthews and John Kowalko) for standing up to their caucus with the courage of their convictions and voting against the budget this year [Why we voted against the state budget].

PDD is also recognizing four 2015 Education Heroes for their work in bringing education reform issues to the public’s attention: Mike Matthews, Kevin Ohlandt, John Young and Elizabeth Lockman.
The formal announcement of our 2015 PDD honorees will take place at our July 22nd Progressive Democrats for Delaware Summer Social, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday night at the FireStone Roasting House on the Riverfront.
This event serves as a fundraiser for our PAC for progressive candidates. ($20 includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and a drink). We always have a great group of attendees and interesting -but light- political discussions.

We’ll also be soliciting nominations for 2015 Progressive Community Heroes at the event so come prepared to offer an outstanding individual of your choice for recognition at the PDD Awards Ceremony at our September 2nd General Meeting (7PM DEM HQ in New Castle) where we’ve invited the DEM CAUCUS SIX to speak as panelists.

Come out and support and cheer on our ten heroes! It was a banner year for the Progressive movement even as we face some of our most challenging days to come. We look forward to their work in the coming months and session!