North Hempstead Council Member Mariann Dalimonte and Police Washington Police Chief Robert DelMuro celebrated George Edward McIlhenny’s 100th birthday on March 12 at the Manhasset Bay Sportsmen’s Club in Port Washington.
He is a WWII veteran and is admired by many in the community for his 44 years in the Port Washington School District where he was an industrial arts and flyer instructor.
McIlhenny was also a member of Port Washington’s first group of special police. The town was proud to commemorate this milestone birthday and recognize his work and service to the community with a proclamation of recognition.