Saratoga Battle Chapter SAR
Saratoga Battle Chapter

Silver Good Citizenship Ceremony
Saratoga National Historical Park
Stillwater, NY - March 26, 2004

RETIRING PARK RANGER, RICHARD E. BERESFORD

PRESENTED WITH AWARD

Saratoga National Historical Park Ranger Richard "Dick" Beresford was presented the Sons of the American Revolution prestigious Silver Good Citizenship Award by the Saratoga Battle Chapter on March 26, 2004 at a ceremony attended by Chapter members and friends of Ranger Beresford. The ceremony was held at the Park's Visitor Center in Stillwater, NY.

Beresford who retired April 2nd received his award based on his outstanding performance in his many careers and for his dedication and service to community organizations such as the SAR. During his fifteen years as a Park Ranger he went out of his way to work with organizations that hosted events at the Park. He provided knowledge, guidance, and contacts in a way that made it look easy, which it wasn't. Dick Beresford founded the "Friends of Saratoga Battlefield" and has written many articles for their publication "The Battlements".

Ranger Beresford is a veteran of the US Army and has worked extensively in the field of public relations and promotions. During his career in these fields, he worked on projects for Air France, Time Life, International Paper and the United Nations. He has also written many articles on history and art, some of which have been translated into other languages.

Ranger Beresford will be the Honorary Chair of this years 11th Annual March For Parks event that will be held on April 24th at the Schuyler House on Broad Street in Schuylerville. The March is sponsored by the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield and the Saratoga National Historical Park.

PHOTOS: Click on any photo for a larger image
Chapter President Duane Booth Chapter President Duane Booth
Al & Shirley Schadow and Alice & Henry Goebel Al & Shirley Schadow and Alice & Henry Goebel

Bill Mosher, Past Chapter President Rick Saunders (standing) and Past Chapter President Lew Slocum Bill Mosher, Past Chapter President Rick Saunders (standing) and Past Chapter President Lew Slocum
Ranger Dick Beresford Ranger Dick Beresford
Duane and Dick Duane and Dick
Dick receives a piece of the empty niche at the Saratoga Monument from fellow Ranger Joe Craig Dick receives a piece of the empty niche at the Saratoga Monument from fellow Ranger Joe Craig

 

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