Air Force Achievement Medal, Washington, DC, 1986
David
is currently the only military veteran serving on the
Northampton City Council. Since being elected, he has
been a strong and consistent supporter of the Northampton
Department of Veterans Services’ efforts to provide vital
casework and benefits to veterans, their survivors, and
our nation’s newest veterans returning home from the wars
in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Senior Airman Narkewicz
David
was an active member of the Committee on Veterans Affairs
and Social Services during his first term on the Council.
In 2006, David teamed up with his late colleague and
fellow veteran, Councilor Raymond LaBarge, to co-sponsor
a resolution extending a deferment of property taxes for
National Guard and Reserve personnel who were away from
their jobs and families for extended periods of active
duty service.