Rhea Eckel Clark Citizenship Award, Past Recipients

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Walter John Tennant, Jr., CNY RPDB's 2012 REC Award Recipient

Philip Tennant accepts the REC award on behalf of his brother Walter J. Tennant Jr. from Board Chairwoman Kathleen A. Rapp.

Walter John Tennant, Jr. was named, posthumously, the recipient of the 26th annual Rhea Eckel Clark Citizenship Award at the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board's annual meeting held on December 12, 2012.

Mr. Tennant was born in Cortland and was a life-long resident. He graduated from Union College in Schenectady in 1965 with a degree in Civil Engineering. At the age of 33 he became the youngest and first professional civil engineer appointed to the position of highway superintendent in Cortland County. Mr. Tennant retired from the County after more than 30 years of distinguished service and was lauded for his integrity and high standards.

Mr. Tennant held many leadership roles throughout his life including President of the National Association of County Engineers. He also played a significant role as a member of the Homer Library Board, the Newman Foundation, the Cortland County Industrial Development Agency, the Central New York Enterprise Development Corporation, and most recently as Chairman of the CNY RPDB.

Past Recipients