Brian Grim
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BACKGROUND
Brian Grim grew up in Cumberland, Maryland, and graduated from Fort Hill High School, Allegany College of Maryland, and Frostburg State University. Grim has lived his life in Allegany County, where he has been raised, educated, and works. He is employed by the State of Maryland, Department of Natural Resources, working at Rocky Gap State Park. He also serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Western Potomac Chapter of the American Red Cross, and was Co-Chair of the First Annual Heroes Fundraising Campaign conducted by the local Red Cross chapter.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching Degree from Frostburg State University
Bachelor's Degree with a double major in Political Science and Justice Studies from Frostburg State University
Multiple Associate's Degrees from Allegany College of Maryland
Brian has been inducted into several honor societies including the following:
Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society
Pinnacle, National Honor Society of Non-Traditional Students
Alpha Kappa Delta, International Sociology Honor Society
AWARDS
2005 Presidential Call to Service Award presented by President Bush, as well as former President Bush, and the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, which includes John Glenn, Bob Dole, and Darrell Green.
Certificate of Appreciation from Governor Robert Ehrlich for volunteer work in 2002
Service Star Recognition Award from Nancy Grasmick, Superintendent of Maryland public schools and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland
Volunteer Award presented by the Allegany County Board of Education and the Western Maryland Health System in 1997
Governor’s Volunteer Award in the category of environment presented by Governor Parris Glendening
Honored as a “Community Quarterback” by Parade Magazine, the NFL, and the Baltimore Ravens
In 2004, Volunteer of the Year and Volunteer Coordinator’s Award, for special recognition and commitment to the Volunteer Team and the State Parks
Official Citation for Volunteer Service from Maryland Speaker of the House of Delegates, Michael Busch, in May 2007
State of Maryland Governor's Citation from Governor Martin O'Malley for volunteer and community service in May 2007
NOTABILITY
Brian was a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates to represent district 1C in 2006.
Current Status
Currently running for the Cumberland Maryland City Council
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