Ulster County News

FROM: ULSTER COUNTY PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

DATE: May 13, 2003  

Daniel L. Alfonso Scholarship Fund Established

Legislator Charles E. Busick has announced that the "Alfonso Family" has established a scholarship fund in memory of fellow Legislator Daniel L. Alfonso. Two five hundred dollar scholarships have been established for the Highland and Marlboro High Schools for 2003. These awards will be given to exemplary students who have performed community service, participated in sports and other school activities and plan to further their education for a career in government or health services.

Danny Alfonso was a 48-year Highland resident, who served nine years on the Highland Board of Education, including one year as president. Danny volunteered for, raised money for and served on the boards of St. Augustine Parish; American Legion Post 193; Highland Little League; Highland Chamber of Commerce; United Way; Rip Van Winkle Council of the Boy Scouts; the Lions Club and the Town of Lloyd Historical Society.

Danny Alfonso’s dedication to volunteerism and fund-raising was legendary. Danny was a very kind, giving and loving man, who gave so much of himself to the communities of Lloyd and Marlboro. Danny had a huge heart, in every aspect of the word.

Anyone interested in donating to the Daniel L. Alfonso Memorial Scholarship may contact Legislator Charles Busick at 845-691-8708 or send donations in care of:

Charles Busick for the Daniel L. Alfonso Memorial Scholarship

153 South Riverside Road

Highland, N.Y. 12528