After the fall of South Vietnam in 1974. Mrs. Martens again welcomed the homeless to the lodge. The hotel provided housing. food. clothing. and employment to Southeast Asian refugees. while they awaited resettlement throughout the country. Mrs. Martens extraordinary accomplishments were recognized throughout her lifetime. as she was the recipient of numerous awards. including the papal "Benemerenti" award. one of the highest awards ever accorded a woman by a Pope. Suzanne Martens Pinkney was a charming. dignified woman. She worked hard to insure the success of her resort business and to promote the Poconos region. She will long be remembered as a pillar of the community.
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