On December 5, Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) nominated Lynn Appman for the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Community Pride Award in recognition of her efforts with the McCandless 'Litter Getters' and coordinating roadside cleanups through the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Pick Up Pennsylvania program.

"It was a pleasure to present a House of Representatives citation to Lynn Appman for her work with the McCandless ‘Litter Getters’. Lynn helps organize two community clean up days each year. She also advocates for better state policies regarding litter reduction and making our state look more beautiful. Her commitment to environmental stewardship is second to none." said Rep. Mercuri.

Appman is passionate about keeping Pennsylvania beautiful and dedicates her free time to encourage others to join her cause. Rep. Mercuri presented Appman with the award and citation at a recent ceremony at the District office.  

“Thank you, Rep. Mercuri, for this award. I am humbled and honored to receive it. We can all make a big difference keeping Pennsylvania Beautiful. I always carry a bag with me to pick up litter on walks and help educate people about the negative effects of litter. Get others involved by organizing cleanups in your community. It takes all of us to keep our state clean,” said Appman.

“Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful congratulates and commends Lynn for her efforts to keep Allegheny County clean and beautiful. I am delighted to recognize Lynn for her work with the McCandless Litter Getters and for her advocacy for a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania.  Thank you for keeping our shared public spaces clean, safe and beautiful,” said Shannon Reiter, President of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. 

Clean and beautiful communities tend to see less littering and other illegal behavior, making it a better place for all residents and providing a foundation for community and economic development.

“We are grateful for Rep. Mercuri for recognizing Lynn for her many contributions to the local community. We encourage all public officials to recognize the noble and necessary work and the special people who coordinate local programs that keep our communities clean and beautiful,” said Reiter.

The Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Community Pride Award recognizes outstanding environmental stewardship by an individual, school, community organization or civic group that makes an outstanding commitment to litter control, recycling, beautification or general environmental stewardship.

The community Pride Award is available to elected officials to recognize those in the community working to change behaviors at the local level. 

Elected officials interested in nominating a constituent for a Community Pride Award should visit the KPB Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Community Pride Award webpage.  The award is open on a rolling basis.  

For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful website.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates from KPB, Like them on Facebook, Follow on Twitter, visit their YouTube Channel.

Keep PA Beautiful helps mobilize over 100,000 volunteers a year to pick up litter, clean up illegal dumping and beautify Pennsylvania.

(Photo: Lynn Appman presented award by Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny).)

[Posted: December 5, 2023]

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