Montgomery County Commissioner, Kenneth Lawrence Jr., will be honored at the 7th annual ‘The League of 1789’ Pennsylvania Society (PA Society) event , on Saturday, December 2, 2017, for his service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The League of 1789 reception will be held before the Pennsylvania Society Dinner, from 1:00 to 4p.m., at The Kimberly Hotel, according to a press release.

With the emergence of bipartisan leaders of color in Pennsylvania and New York, the goal of ‘The League of 1789’ is to introduce and celebrate the importance of diversity inclusion during the Pennsylvania Society weekend.

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“It is important that we acknowledge diverse officials who are indispensable to the community for which they serve,” states PA Society member and Philadelphia City Councilman At-Large, Derek Green. “We are honored to recognize Ken Lawrence, Jr. for his public service to Montgomery County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”

Prior to being appointed as the new Montgomery County Commissioner, Lawrence served as a county representative to the board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) in 2011 and was unanimously reappointed in 2016. In addition, Lawrence developed his own successful public affairs firm in Montgomery County– Public Affairs Strategies – where he represented corporate and non-profit clients. “I am honored to be included in this event recognizing a long history of leadership and diversity,” states Ken Lawrence, Jr., Vice Chair, Montgomery County Commissioners. “Organizations like The League of 1789 recognize the importance of bringing all people to the table and inspiring a new generation of leaders.”

‘The League of 1789’ will also honor New York City Deputy Mayor, Richard Buery for his public service. For more information about the Pennsylvania Society weekend, please click here.

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