Tulsa Doctor Honored By The AARP

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TULSA, OK -- Tulsan Dr. Gerald E. Gustafson is the 2009 recipient of the Andrus Community Service Award, the highest award given by the AARP-Oklahoma association.

In an AARP news release, Gustafson was cited for his work in getting legislation passed that resulted in the creation of the Tulsa County Medication Recycling Program.

Dr. Gustafson is an active part of the Concerns for Older Tulsans Committee and a member of the board of directors of the Community Development Fund Trust of the Tulsa County Medical Society.

Also recognized were 10 other nominees who are outstanding volunteers in their communities: Bob Bristow of McAlester

• Vashi Butler of Tulsa
• Carolyn Hutto of Lindsay
• Gloria Hesser of Stillwater
• Bobby Knapp of Moore
• Orevella Gayle Prier Littlefield of Lawton
• Shirley Mahan of Altus
• Carol Orr of Blackwell
• Henrietta Rock of Clinton
• Gwendolyn Wallace of Oklahoma City