Lieutenant Governor Presents Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers

On November 18, 2021, Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty presented the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to Doug Moen and Derrick Thue.

The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers honours individuals who have demonstrated passion, dedication and commitment to their communities through significant, sustained and unpaid voluntary contributions. Through their efforts, they have made a difference in fields including the arts, organized sports, youth and community organizations, and social issues. Their achievements include long-term, significant fundraising or lifetime dedication to service within community organizations.

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For more than three decades, Doug Moen has served on the board of the Phoenix Residential Society and helped to provide care and psychosocial rehabilitation services to those in need. He has provided overall strategic direction and fiscal oversight, and helped to expand the organization’s capacity for care by aiding in the development of five additional programs serving people with disabilities.

Derrick Thue has been an active board member with the Phoenix Residential Society for 30 years, serving as chair of the board, as well as chair of both the governance and audit and finance committees. He has helped the organization expand its capacity for care by developing five new programs for people with disabilities.