At the annual Florida DAVA convention in Jacksonville in May 1983. she was the recipient of the highest award given-"Woman of the Year." Despite her own physical disability. coupled with the fact that her husband is a 100percent serviceconnecteddisabled veteran. Terry. during her first year as district 3 commander. traveled over 31.000 miles and donated over 6.000 hours to her fellow human being. Her most noteworthy volunteer efforts include placing 400 flags on the graves of veterans on Memorial Day. driving many veterans to distant VA medical centers (Gainesville or Lake City) for medical attention. on occasion having them admitted. staying as much as 5 days and nights when a veteran was in critical condition. posting 50 "Visit a ShutIn Vet" posters in local stores and businesses. and aiding and tutoring 15 immigrants in their quest for citizenship. while also assisting with voter registration and accompanying these new citizens to the polls where necessary. She worked in various political campaigns by driving the aged and disabled to the polls. and has provided for veterans transportation needs in order to obtain medical treatment as far away as the States of Arizona and Montana. In addition. she has entertained shutins at various nursing home facilities by taking some out for meals. shopping sprees. and in many instances. paying for these excursions out of her own funds.
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