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City of Detroit to Recognize Centenarians
June 20, 2012·By BLAC Editorial
Recommendations accepted through Tuesday, July 17
June 20, 2012
Wednesday, June 20
The City of Detroit Department of Community Relations is looking for seniors who will be 100 years of age or older by December 31. To be eligible, the individual must be a Detroit resident.
To recommend a person for recognition, please provide the name of the centenarian, date of birth, and the phone number of the nearest relative. Names will be accepted through Tuesday, July 17.
For more information, contact Wilma Gold-Jones at 313-224-4354 or Tyra Williams at 313-887-1139.
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