Governor and Mrs. Dick Thornburgh received the Edna Silberman Humanitarian Award
Above: Governor and Mrs. Ginny Thornburgh and their son, Peter Thornburgh.
Governor and Mrs. Dick Thornburgh received the Edna Silberman
Humanitarian Award for their dedicated service and advocacy in creating
opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Edna Silberman
Humanitarian Award is Keystone Human Services’ highest honor and was presented to the Thornburghs at Keystone’s 39th Annual Meeting on November 3, 2011.
Keystone’s highest honor, this annual award
is presented to outstanding citizens who have made a significant
contribution to individuals, our community and to Keystone Human
Services. Recognized for their role in making Keystone’s vision real in
the lives of others, the Thornburghs are being honored for going above
and beyond to serve vulnerable populations and “Advance the Human
Spirit.”
Message from the Governor
The Forum was established at the late Dick Thornburgh’s Law School alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh. In connection with the Dick Thornburgh Papers held by the University's Hillman Library, the Forum reflects his experiences in public life. It is in intended to foster discourse on issues vital to the preservation of our democratic system and the Rule of Law upon which that system depends.
Special thanks are due to Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg who serves as the Director of the Dick Thornburgh Forum and has been unstinting in support of this effort since its inception. In addition, many others have provided time, resources and dedication to this undertaking.
