Portland - June Vining
The Portland Division honors June Vining, founder and executive director of the Trauma Intervention Program of Portland/Vancouver, Inc (TIP). The TIP is a non-profit organization of volunteers who respond to tragic situations to comfort those experiencing the darkest hours of their lives. Under Ms. Vining’s direction, the program has grown to more than 200 volunteers in 25 cities.
FBI Director Recognizes Distinguished Community Leaders
In a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 15, 2016, Director James B. Comey recognized the recipients of the 2015 Director’s Community Leadership Award. These leaders, selected by their area FBI field office, have demonstrated outstanding contributions to their local communities through service. The FBI is grateful for the work of each of these individuals and organizations on behalf of their communities.
“[This year’s honorees] have done extraordinary good across communities in this country and have made a lasting difference,” said Director Comey. “Thank you for that good, thank you for what you represent, and thank you for inspiring not just the FBI but this entire country.”
Recipients of the 2015 Director’s Community Leadership Award are:
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