FOR RELEASE: May 15, 2023

Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members presented to Sydelle Norris and to Marc Platizky the 2022/2023 “Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer,” at a ceremony at the East Windsor Township Senior Center.

Sydell Norris, a generous and kind individual and 56-year East Windsor resident, who has been volunteering for East Windsor Township for over 25 years, is a member and Chair for the past five years of the Township Commission on Aging.  The Commission on Aging advocates for older adults, provides recommendations to the Township Mayor and Council on matters involving senior citizens in the Township and provides support to the Senior Center.  For over five years, Sydelle has volunteered as a Medicare Counselor at the Township Senior Center and in the broader Mercer County area, providing one-on-one Medicare counseling to over 300 people as well as screening individuals’ eligibility for State programs to financially assist residents paying premiums, deductibles and copays.  Sydelle states she “is grateful for her volunteer work at the East Windsor Township Senior Center as through these efforts she has made friends, felt a sense of community and enjoys the gratification that comes from helping others.” 

Marc Platizky, a dedicated and tireless volunteer, has served in a variety of ways including as a past President and currently Vice President of the Twin Rivers Trust Board of Directors, member of the East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority, recently joined the Wheaton Pointe Board of Directors, and volunteers for the Joshua Harr Shane Foundation, a local charity offering assistance to the critically ill, to special needs individuals and to our miliary.  Marc also volunteers at the Senior Center, teaching computer literacy and smart phone use to seniors, and helps out anyone needing assistance.  Marc states he “is extremely happy to give back to the community as a sign of gratitude and appreciation to all who make East Windsor a wonderful place to live and raise their families and encourages all to volunteer, even a little of their time, to making East Windsor even better.”

Mayor Mironov praised the honorees, stating,  “Sydelle Norris is an incredibly dedicated and caring individual who devotes many hours and personal efforts to our senior community with her extensive knowledge and skills.  Sydelle, a generous and kind individual, always goes above and beyond in helping others.”  

She continued,  “Marc Platizky enthusiastically helps out in any way that is asked of him, sharing his time, skills and interests for the betterment of our community.   Marc’s great spirit and many contributions set a wonderful example for everyone to get involved in our community.   We are proud and very appreciative to present this award to Sydelle Norris and Marc Platizky for their tremendous volunteer service to East Windsor’s senior citizens and our community which truly exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism.”

The Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer, presented annually by East Windsor Township, recognizes a senior citizen who has exhibited outstanding service through volunteerism to the community by way of schools, religious institutions, service organizations or directly to the public.  Sylvia Weiss is a former East Windsor Township Council Member, past Council Senior citizen advisor and chairperson of the Commission on Aging and was instrumental in the original formation of the senior citizen program. 

Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members Denise Daniels and John Zoller present the 2022/2023 “Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer” to honorees Sydelle Norris and Marc Platizky.   Pictured (from left to right) are:   Council Member John Zoller;  Marc Platizky;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Sydelle Norris, and Council Member Denise Daniels.

Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members Denise Daniels and John Zoller present the 2022/2023 “Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer” to honoree Sydelle Norris.  Pictured (from left to right) are:  Council Member John Zoller;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Sydelle Norris,  and Council Member Denise Daniels.

Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members Denise Daniels and John Zoller present the 2022/2023 “Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer” to honoree Marc Platizky.  Pictured (from left to right) are:  Council Member John Zoller;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Marc Platizky,  and Council Member Denise Daniels.