Larry Riley of Middletown Is

MIDDLESEX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NAMES RECIPIENT OF 2016 WILLIAM J. POMFRET VETERAN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

(Middletown, CT.) Chairman Gregory Shook of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce announced that Lawrence “Larry” Riley of Middletown has been named the recipient of the chamber’s 2016 William J. Pomfret Veteran Community Service Award.

The William J. Pomfret Veteran Community Service Award is presented annually to a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces, in recognition of his or her distinguished service to the citizens of Connecticut and selfless commitment to public service.

Chamber President Larry McHugh noted, “I am very proud that

Larry Riley was chosen as the recipient of the 2016 William J. Pomfret Veteran Community Service Award. Larry has a remarkable record of serving our country and our community, and he is a deserving recipient of this prestigious award. We look forward to honoring him at this year’s Support the Troops & Honor the Veterans Member Breakfast Meeting on Nov. 7.”

The William J. Pomfret Veteran Community Service Award will be presented on Monday, November 7, 2016 at the 15th Annual Support the Troops and Honor the Veterans Member Breakfast Meeting. Captain Paul Whitescarver, Commanding Officer, Naval Submarine Base New London, will serve as keynote speaker.

The Member Breakfast Meeting, sponsored by Middlesex Hospital, will be held at the Radisson Hotel Cromwell, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT, with networking beginning at 7:00 a.m., breakfast buffet opening at 7:30 a.m., and the meeting program, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Advance registration required, please register online: www.middlesexchamber.com. For more information, please visit www.middlesexchamber.com.