Helping our Lower Paxton Community
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Polly Murphy was a longtime community volunteer and an inspirational leader. She had the ability to inspire others to join her efforts to see the projects to fruition.
She was active with the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Central Dauphin PTO as well as being a small business owner. She helped her husband, Joe, in his many community efforts, including the LP Historical Commission.
Polly, her co-chair Pam Jones and a committee of more than 30 people celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Village of Linglestown with a parade and two-day festival in October 2015 and the 250th anniversary of Lower Paxton Township with a parade and daylong celebration in George Park in 2017.
Following the success of these festivities, the Lower Paxton Community Foundation was launched with Polly as its first Vice Chair.
Polly was a co-founder of the Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt. The festival has grown to include more than 120 craft exhibitors, living nativity, live entertainment, and kids activities with more than 7,000 people attending.
Polly helped launch the Independence Weekend Family Celebration at Dauphin County Heroes Grove with a Salute to the Flag Ceremony and Family Festival.
Poly passed away in 2022, but her work continues with her many friends and volunteers at the Lower Paxton Community Foundation and throughout our community.
Polly Murphy Spirit Of Volunteerism Awards recognize Individuals of all ages and backgrounds who show the spirit of volunteerism and have made a significant impact in making the Lower Paxton Community a great place to live, work & play.
Who Can Be Nominated?
Individuals of all ages and backgrounds who show the spirit of volunteerism and have made a meaningful impact in making the Lower Paxton Community a great place to live, work and play.
Who Can Make Nominations?
The public, Township officials or the Foundation.
Nomination Deadline:
Deadlines will be February 23 which is Polly’s Birthday
Completed nominations will be held for three years.
Polly Murphy Spirit of Volunteerism
Nomination Committee:
John Hanks, Denise Hussar, Pam Jones, Rachael Scott
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