Canonsburg honors local Olympians
Katherine Mansfield/Observer-Reporter
Katy Day receives her proclamation from Canonsburg Mayor Dave Rhome while Special Olympic soccer teammate Gregory Bazzoli, center left, admires his own. The two brought home gold from this year’s Special Olympics USA Games in Florida, and were congratulated by council, including President Eric Chandler, right.
Katherine Mansfield/Observer-Reporter
In this file photo, Katy Day shoots to score during Special Olympics soccer practice in South Strabane Township. Day and her teammate Gregory Bazzoli were presented proclamations for their gold medal achievement Monday evening at the Canonsburg Borough Council meeting.
Canonsburg bleeds blue and gold – emphasis on gold.
Mayor Dave Rhome presented Katy Day and Gregory Bazzoli proclamations Monday evening for their showing at the 2022 Special Olympics in Florida last month.
The two locals are part of the soccer team that brought home a gold medal.
“I don’t know if anyone knows we have one Olympian from Canonsburg, Bill Schmidt,” said Rhome, alluding to the javelin thrower who won bronze at the 1972 Summer Olympics. “Katy and Greg … have made Canonsburg proud once again.”
Day and Bazzoli beamed thanks as Rhome congratulated the Olympians – medals proudly around their necks – and the pair received a standing ovation from council and meeting attendees.
“Blue collar bleeds blue and gold. There’s just such great, rich history here. It’s great to be a part of this history,” said council President Eric Chandler. “Great job to the two of you. You’re one of us.”