Frank Williams love of reading was cemented at a young age. Late in the evenings, after hed gone to bed, he would listen through the walls of his boyhood home as his father read aloud to Franks mother.
Ive come to see that as a tremendous act of love – to read aloud to someone, Williams said.
Today Williams, a Tempe resident, shares that act of love with thousands of Arizonans who hear him read aloud each week at Sun Sounds of Arizona, a state-wide reading service for people with disabilities who cannot use print.
In May Williams received the Gold Mic Award, given to the Sun Sounds Volunteer of the Year for outstanding service. He accepted the award in his typical passionate yet humble style.
Im embarrassed to receive praise for doing what I feel is reward enough in itself, Williams said.
Williams began his volunteer work at Sun Sounds in 2008, reading The Arizona Republic live each week, and pre-recording other magazine programs. Read full article…
University of the Sciences celebrated its employees on Thursday, June 2, 2011 with the annual employee recognition reception. In addition to honoring employees with five or more years of service, University President Dr. Philip P. Gerbino revealed the Presidents Special Achievement Award given to the employee for his or her outstanding work performance and achievement during the current academic year. The 2011 award was presented to Sharon Gailey, assistant to the dean of Misher College of Arts and Sciences.
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