Longtime civic volunteer Dick Smallwood is being cited as "Person of the Week."



He was commended last week at the Parma City Council meeting as one of the most dedicated and involved individuals in the community.

Officials honored him for the energy and devotion he brings to the numerous organizations, activities and events, and his longtime association with them.



Some of the groups he's involved with include the city of Parma, Proud of Parma, Parma Chamber of Commerce, Parma Recreation, Parma Amateur Athletic Federation. He also has given countless volunteer hours to other philanthropic causes.



Smallwood received a key to the city from Mayor Dean DePiero.



The mayor said Smallwood's work for the 19th annual Parma Area Chamber of Commerce Rib 'N' Rock set precedence to all who serve after him due to the calm, steady nature of the man, who has set a high standard of quality work.



Smallwood also is a wonderful family man and generous grandfather. He and his wife, Donna, have been married for 40 years. They have six children, 20 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a 2-year-old dog, Sugar.

Know someone who qualifies as "Person of the Week"? We welcome nominations at jyachanin@sunnews.com via e-mail or to Parma Sun Post, 5510 Cloverleaf Parkway, Cleveland 44125-4815.