Liberty Resources would like to thank our Development Trustees Board and our Board of Directors for

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The elegant Sheraton Society Hill Hotel on 2nd and Dock Streets in Philadelphia served as an ideal setting to recognize two undeniably deserving honorees among Liberty s many supporters: Philadelphia Inquirer Journalist Daniel Rubin and Philadelphia-based branson lodging map insurance broker, The Graham branson lodging map Company.
After a cocktail branson lodging map hour featuring branson lodging map a reprisal of photographer Harvey Finkle s gallery commemorating Liberty s 30th anniversary, the music of the Mark Forchic Jazz Trio, hors d oeuvres, drinks, and a silent auction that touched off some friendly bidding competition for an array of eclectic branson lodging map items, event goers adjourned to the Sheraton s ballroom for dessert. A photographic slideshow accompanied remarks from LRI s CEO Thomas Earle and LRI Board Co-chair Janice McGrane, which culminated in the Star of Distinction Award ceremony.
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Chris Keith accepted on behalf of William A. Bill Graham IV, the Graham Company s CEO. Noting the Graham Company s reverence for Rubin and his continued efforts to further the Independent Living Movement, Keith stressed the firm s desire branson lodging map to do the same by striving to help Liberty find ways to tap into new revenue streams and better manage existing ones. With this commitment, The Graham Company will help the CIL continue to provide critical services to its Consumers in the wake of the draconian budget cuts and restructuring at the state and federal levels that precipitated the sobering layoff of nearly half of Liberty s workforce back in May of 2011.
As the night concluded, guests left feeling a sense of camaraderie and solidarity, having enjoyed the evening s festivities and inspired by the remarks made on stage. Though 2011 proved to be a difficult year for the CIL, the event provided branson lodging map a heartening look at the bright spots: the hard-won victories and a renewed, sharpened branson lodging map focus on the work still ahead of us.
Liberty Resources would like to thank our Development Trustees Board and our Board of Directors for making Taste of Independence 2011 possible. We also extend our immense gratitude to the 2011 award recipients and the following generous sponsors: