To all those who have extended congratulations on my recent Loudoun History Award, many thanks. My work is indeed a labor of love. The people I have encountered along the way have made my efforts most rewarding. To have been nominated by Bronwen Souder and introduced at the ceremony by Marty Hiatt, both past recipients whom I hold in high regard, was quite an honor. The Thomas Balch Library, the host of the event, is an outstanding library with a superb staff. I must also recognize the Albuquerque Special Collections Library and the Library of Virginia whose services make my work possible. Unfortunately, living in New Mexico, I was unable to attend in person, but had my sister accept it in my stead. She remarked how friendly everyone was - something I have long known about genealogy people. I will continue to abstract Loudoun County records and hope that these works will provide information for all who seek their heritage in this beautiful historic Virginia location. Thank you, Pat Duncan [email protected] [my email address tells the true story] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marty Hiatt" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 4:12 AM Subject: [VALOUDOU-L] Duncan Award > Dear Readers, > > Yesterday Patricia B. Duncan was honored (in absentia) with a Loudoun > History Award. Thomas Balch Library selects 4 special people every year, > and > recognizes their contribution to the history of Loudoun County. > I don't need to tell you OOTDs how helpful our Queen of Look-ups always > is, > but I was amazed when her nominator, Bronwen Souders, totaled Pat's > efforts > and said her publications amounted to 4,313 pages of information used by > local researchers and OOTDs (out-of-town descendants). > > Congratulations Pat, it is an honor well earned.