The 2023 SBCA Banquet

closed the event with “Danny Boy”). Curragh’s Fancy – Bob Fowkes, Mike Kelley, and Dave Leahy –performed upbeat, joyful Irish music.

SBCA President Tommy McGrath and City Councilor-at-Large Michael Flaherty began conferring the Awards. There were six given out. The Commonwealth’s new Governor Maura Healey presented Barbara Anne Loftus with a 2023 Shamrock Award to recognize her 43 years of selfless service as a devoted Probation Officer, which included a lot of her spare time. The evening’s second Shamrock Award went to Brian Nee, who received his Award from Congressman Steve Lynch, in recognition of Brian’s immense efforts in our community. Next, State Sen Nick Collins conferred the McCormack Public Service Award upon Michael Donovan, who at the start of 2023 had completed an extraordinary 46 years as the Clerk of Civil Court in Suffolk County. City Council President Ed Flynn then presented Parade Chief

Marshal Coleman Nee with his 2023 Recognition Award. Allied War Veterans Commander Susan McDonough enthusiastically praised Greg Lally for his fundraising during the Mayor of South Boston campaign –Greg raised well over $40,000. He and his co-workers really earned this welldeserved Award. The program closed with a second Award to Coleman Nee. This Award went to Coleman for his role in support of the DAV (Disabled American Veterans), which has been second to none over the years.