Golf fundraiser honorees ace community outreach

I appreciate your participation, contribution, and leadership in enhancing the health and well-being of so many members of our community.”

Judy Griffin, Assemblywoman

Michael and Nicole Graziano were presented with the Eugene J. Murray Outstanding Service Award on Sept. 29, in recognition of their exceptional work in the community at the 35th annual Mayor’s Golf and Dinner Classic at the Rockville Links Club.

Each year, Mayor Francis Murray invites members of the community to hit the links to raise money for the Rockville Centre Community Fund. Including raffle prizes and donations, the fund has helped raise roughly $1.9 million to help local residents in emergency situations.

The Graziano’s met with Mayor Murray several years ago, to discuss how they believed that the Community Fund could serve to help people, institutions, and small businesses in the area to deal with unfortunate situations.

“We had met with Mayor Murray a while back and said ‘what is the best way to give back to the community?’ and he said ‘I’m a big fan of the RVC Community Fund’,” Michael Graziano said, after he and his wife were acknowledged at the event.

Michael and Nicole Graziano are very glad to be living in a community where everyone has each other’s backs.

“We couldn’t be happier as we raised our family here and everyone in this community is really supportive,” Michael said.

They were honored by the mayor, not just for their contributions to the Community Fund, but their investments into other local organizations as well. Through their donations to the Sandel Senior Center, Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition, and Youth Sports Programs, Michael and Nicole Graziano have continued to do their part to support the village.

“I appreciate your participation, contribution, and leadership in enhancing the health and well-being of so many members of our community,” Assemblywoman Judy Griffin said in a statement about Michael and Nicole Graziano.

The Community Fund’s mission is to respond quickly to requests for financial assistance. Michael and Nicole Graziano are continuing to make this possible for the current community and for future generations to come.