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Surrey Firefighter Receives Medal Of Good Citizenship

Darpan News Desk , 07 Jun, 2016 12:43 PM
    Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services Amrik Virk, on behalf of Premier Christy Clark, presented Dylan Van Rooyen, a selfless volunteer in Surrey, with the Province’s newest honour, the Medal of Good Citizenship.
     
    The ceremony took place at the Surrey Fire Hall 17, 15329 - 32 Ave.
     
    Launched in July 2015 by Premier Clark, the prestigious Medal of Good Citizenship recognizes individuals who, through exceptional long-term service, have made outstanding contributions to their communities without expectation of remuneration or reward. The medal reflects their generosity, service, acts of selflessness and contributions to community life. Nominations for the Medal of Good Citizenship are accepted year-round.
     
    Van Rooyen, who works in Surrey as a firefighter was  honoured with the medal for inspirational leadership demonstrated in his involvement with many organizations and events centred on helping Surrey youth and families.
     
    His service to community includes countless hours volunteering at organizations like the Child Development Foundation of British Columbia, Tong Louie Family YMCA, Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society as a director and committee member of its charity golf tournament and Leave a Legacy group.  
     
     
    Through his leadership, participation and fundraising doubled for the Child Development Foundation’s Run, Walk & Roll for our Kids event, resulting in additional help for children with special needs. In nine years with the Tong Louie Family YMCA, he has led numerous charity campaigns to help families, individuals and children who do not have the means to participate in the YMCA’s services such as camps and swimming lessons, in addition to gym and facility access. 
     
    Among his many other contributions, Van Rooyen volunteers as a delivery driver for the Snack Program, which operates in Surrey schools and brings food to children who arrive at school with no breakfast. 
     
    Van Rooyen is among a select group of British Columbians who received the Medal of Good Citizenship.

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