For Immediate Release: 12/4/2015 1:16 pm
Worcester, MA (December 4, 2015) - The Worcester Senior Center will honor the late Rep. John J. Binienda by naming its newly revitalized lobby after the longtime Worcester legislator.
The ceremony, which includes a ribbon cutting and plaque dedication, will take place on Friday, December 11th from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Worcester Senior Center located at 128 Providence Street, Worcester.
Rep. Binienda, a native of Worcester and champion of the working class, died in 2014. He willed a portion of the remainder of his campaign funds to the Senior Center, which intends to allocate the generous sum towards a revitalization of the lobby. The funds will also go toward volunteer appreciation occasions, including the large annual event at which the Senior Center recognizes their hundreds of volunteers.
"The late Representative Binienda demonstrated his concern for his constituency in many ways. We are very grateful that his legacy continues in support for the Worcester Senior Center," said Amy Vogel Waters, the City's director of Elder Affairs/Worcester Senior Center.
Rep. Binienda served as a State Representative for the 17th District, which includes Leicester and the southern and western sections of Worcester, for 28 years. He also spent many years working as a teacher and a bartender.
"John Binienda was an effective voice in the legislature for many years, but he will be most remembered for his love of his constituents and dedication to the community," said City Manager Edward M. Augustus, Jr. "He was also a dear friend, and I'm proud the City is able to honor his generosity to the Senior Center."
Members of Rep. Binienda's family will be in attendance at the ceremony. Members of the public interested in attending should please RSVP to the Senior Center by calling (508) 799-1232.
