The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution gives an “Outstanding Veteran Volunteer Award” to a veteran in recognition of outstanding achievement in personal, professional, and family life.
The applicant must prove significant contributions of leadership, patriotism, and increased public awareness of veterans.
The Jonathan Hardin Chapter DAR awarded Mr. Jerry Pickens this honor at our November 10, 2021 meeting.
At the annual Texas State DAR Conference, held in Houston on March 19, 2022, Mr. Pickens received the “Outstanding Veteran Volunteer Award” from the Texas State Society DAR. Presenting the award to Mr. Pickens was TXDAR State Regent Marcy Carter-Lovick along with TXDAR Service for Veterans Chair Candy Martin.
In attendance at the National Defense Banquet recognizing Jerry’s award were his daughters, Julie Pickens Smith and friend Daniel Averitt, Susan Pickens Steen and husband Steven, granddaughter Madison Jones and husband Cooper, Jonathan Harding Chapter Regent, Nancy McSwane, and other chapter members.
Pictured at top: Receiving the Outstanding Veteran Volunteer award is Jerry Pickens, who received his award at the National Defense Banquet. Congratulating Mr. Pickens are Committee Chair Candi Martin (left) and State Regent Marcy Carter-Lovick (right).
(Submitted Photo)
