The first Robert B. Burress 'Bob' Citizenship Award was presented at the Appreciation Night for the GSSNA.

Bob was born in Cornith, Mississippi Sept. 10, 1924. He lived most of his young life on a farm with his Grandparents. At the age of 15 he got his first job at an auto garage. At age 18 he joined the U.S. Army, was assigned to the motor pool to repair jeeps and was stationed in the South Sea Island in our war against Japan.
After the war, he setteled in South Carolina, married and had two daughters. He work his way up to a senior level with General Motors retiring in 1982.
Bob moved to Jacksonville in 1959. He was a founding member of the Greater Sans Souci Neighborhood Association. He demonstrated true commitment to solving neighborhood problems. He was an ambassador of good will and kindness. He wasn't afraid to go right up to a stranger and become their friend. His method was the good old fashion talking to the parties involved to see if there could be some compromise met before it got out of hand. He cared for his neighborhood by being a neighborhood watch captain and even volunteered to be our SHADCO representative. He spent many hours in his garage sanding and painting our neighborhood signs. He was active in handing out our newsletters. He demonstrated Citizenship and was an ambassador of Sans Souci.

Bob passed away July 8, 2009 and the membership of the Greater Sans Souci Neighborhood Association wanted to find a way of honoring the work Bob had contributed to this community, thus establishing the Robert B. Burress 'Bob' Citizenship Award.

The recipient of this award should demonstrate a genuine concern for their community. Give unselfishly back to their community through their volunteer work and continue to be a shining example of what Bob had envisioned for the community in which he lived and loved.

The first recipient of this award has demonstrated this exact quality. They have unselfishly given of their time. logging in over 1300 hrs. of volunteer work at our hospital, has supported the efforts of the GSSNA by their continued involvement and commitment. Behind the scenes, they demonstrate a caring and concern for their neighbors and the community as a whole.

In honor of 'Bob Burress' the 2009-2010 recipient of this award went to Mildred Wetzel.

The first annual Ann E. Friar Volunteer Award was presented June 21, 2009 by the GSSNA. The award recipient is selected by the president of the association.

The recipient of this award is a Sans Souci resident that gives of his or her time throughout the year in service to the Sans Souci Community.

The recipient sets the example for others to follow with his or her enthusiasm, inspiration and time devoted to the purpose of the GSSN in maintaining the intregrity and revitalization of the community. This volunteer, through their action, gives unselfishly back to their community, devotes their time to the betterment of all residents and Sans Souci as a whole.

The recipient of this award has a positive vision for this community and encompasses the spirit of the Greater Sans Souci Neighborhood Association.

In conjunction with this honor and recognition a book will be donated to the library of one of our neighborhood schools.

I am pleased to announce that the 2009-2010 recipient of the Ann E. Friar Volunteer Award is John Leon.

The Secret Garden, a book by Frances Hodgson Burnett will be donated to the Hogan -Spring Glen Elementary School Library .

If you are a resident or business of Sans Souci, we encourage you to share your e-mail address with us.

This will allow you to receive timely updates concerning the Sans Souci neighborhood such as local road contruction, crime activity, city -wide events and Association information.

Even if you are not a member of the GSSNA, please take advantage of this service.

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