Martin To Be Honored At BHS Spring Concert

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BROCKTON--Robert A. Martin, who for nearly 40 years has given back to Brockton as a volunteer and city administrator, will be honored Wednesday night during the Brockton High School Band's Spring Concert after being chosen as the 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award winner by the Brockton High School Alumni Association.
The award is presented annually to a BHS graduate whose outstanding service has been a benefit to Brockton and beyond.
According to a statement from the alumni association, Martin was employed by the City of Brockton for 37 years and has been a leader in numerous city organizations, including helping to launch Brockton's Promise, Brockton After Dark and Brockton Fights Back.
A 1965 BHS graduate, in 1972 Martin was appointed the city’s first substance abuse coordinator and helped begin the Brockton Area Drug Program which was the city's first comprehensive youth drug treatment program.
Prior to working for the city, Martin served his country during a tour of duty in Vietnam as an Army Intelligence Officer.
As a member of former Mayor David Crosby's administration Martin reorganized all the human services accounts into the Division of Human Resources.
Over the years, Martin's talents and organizational skills have been recognized and numerous mayors have sought Martin in their administrations.
Martin has worn many hats including, Acting Chief Procurement Officer, Acting Executive Health Officer, Acting Council on Aging Director, Acting Constituent Services Director and Acting Veterans Services Officer.
Martin was instrumental in the establishment and implementation of a methadone treatment and counseling van in Brockton.
Martin said he considers being an advocate for the construction of Brockton Neighborhood Health Center in the city's downtown as one of his proudest accomplishments.
Another of his beloved works is helping to establish a corporate partnership with the city and Coca-Cola Company--a liaison that sends dozens of Brockton children to summer camp each year.
Martin joins good company. Previous award winners include Armond Columbo, Kenneth Feinberg, Carol Thomas, David Henderson, Moises Rodrigues, Chris Sawyer, Larry Siskind, Jimmy Jamoulis, Lynn Jamoulis, Jackie Jones and Ellen Yaffe.
Martin will receive the award at the Brockton High School Spring Concert.
The concert will be held at the BHS Auditorium Wednesday April 6, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the BHS administration building during school hours or at the door--if the concert is not sold out.