Jul 28, 2009
Bruce “Two Dogs” Bozsum Awarded Citizen Of The Year
Karen E. Butler, Vice President of Communications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bruce “Two Dogs” Bozsum Awarded Citizen Of The Year
UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Chairman of the Mohegan Tribal Council Bruce “Two Dogs” Bozsum was named MS Connecticut Citizen of the Year at the 2009 MS Gala held at Mohegan Sun Thursday, July 23. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter presents the award annually to individuals exemplifying extraordinary leadership, outstanding civic and community service and a longstanding commitment to humanitarian endeavors.
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| Lisa Gerrol, National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter president and chief professional officer, and 2009 MS Gala honoree Bruce “Two Dogs” Bozsum, chairman of the Mohegan Tribal Council, take a moment to pose for a photo. The chapter presented Bozsum with the 2009 MS Citizen of the Year award. |
Bozsum, who attended Norwich public schools, has served as an active member of the Mohegan Tribe for many years. First elected to the Tribal Council in 2004, he won re-election in 2005 and was then selected by fellow councilors to serve as chairman of the Mohegan Tribal Council.
Prior to serving on the tribal council, Bozsum was manager of cultural programs where he established and developed multiple programs, including the continuation of the Mohegan Language Restoration Project, formation of native flute, singing, dancing, folklore and craft classes and other efforts celebrating Mohegan culture and heritage.
As leader within the tribe’s cultural and community programs department, Bozsum played a key role in the expansion of educational and cultural outreach activities to schools and public, as well as working on the Green Corn Festival and serving as Wigwam Director and manager of Cultural Week at Fort Shantok.
“Chairman Bozsum has been a significant advocate for the Connecticut Chapter and its constituents,” said Lisa Gerrol, president and chief professional office for the Connecticut Chapter. “Mohegan Sun supports many of our efforts, including our two-day bike ride and annual gala event. We are delighted to recognize and honor chairman Bozsum for his commitment to help ensure that the lives of people with MS keep moving forward.”
More than 6,000 Connecticut residents live with multiple sclerosis, a chronic and often disabling disease of the central nervous system. There currently is no cure. Symptoms can include, among other things, numbness in the limbs, difficulties with vision and speech, stiffness and, in some more severe cases, total paralysis. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot be predicted.
The 2009 MS Gala, held in conjunction with the Beyonce concert, raised more than $100,000. Funds raised through chapter events, such as the MS Gala, enable the Connecticut Chapter to provide vital programs and services to those affected by multiple sclerosis. Funds also support groundbreaking research to find better treatments and a cure.
For more about programs and services offered by the Connecticut Chapter, or to make a donation, please visit www.ctfightsms.org or call 1.800.FIGHT MS.
7/28/09
Karen E. Butler
Vice President / Communications
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