ON THIS DATE DECEMBER 19, 1973 – Times News Online

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ON THIS DATE DECEMBER 19, 1973

Carbon County Prothonotary Joseph E. Modrick of Lansford was presented an Award for Meritorious Service from the United States Department of State Passport Agency, Washington, D.C.

The award was presented by Francis G. Knight, agency director who established the award in July 1971 for the purpose of giving official recognition to county officers who have cooperated with the Passport Office in accepting passport applications for the citizens of the area.

The prothonotaries accept the responsibility and do the work for the people of their community through voluntary action, as it is not a mandatory function of their offices. Knight said the service exemplifies how local and federal government agencies can effectively and efficiently work together for the benefit of U.S. citizens.