The Suffolk County Legislature held a ceremony in which each legislative district office honored a non-profit volunteer.
Legislator Rebecca Sanin organized the event, which honored non-profit volunteers from all walks of life across Suffolk County.
The 12th legislative district’s honoree was Michael Sweeney from Paws of War. Legislator Leslie Kennedy has a long history of working with Paws of War, who immediately recommended dedicated volunteer Michael Sweeney.
Mr. Sweeney is a Navy Veteran with over a decade of service. His deployments include Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and the evacuation of the American Embassy in Lebanon. For his time in the Navy, he was awarded with two Bronze Stars.
Paws of War served as a way for Sweeney to readjust to civilian life.