Congratulations to Art Langlie, Salvation Army's 2009 “OTHERS” Award Winner
Please join with us in congratulating Art Langlie on receiving the “OTHERS” Award from the Salvation Army.
Many years ago, the founder of The Salvation Army was preparing to send his annual Christmas message to Salvationist around the world. In those days, Communication was by telegraph, and you paid for each word that you sent. Times were tough and the Army was short on money, so he sent a one-word telegram. The word he sent was: OTHERS.
Over the years, The Salvation Army has tried not to forget the message of that one word. To help us remember our purpose and to inspire us to do the most good for others, The Salvation Army in the United States initiated an award, simply called "OTHERS".
The Army gives it to someone in the community who models for us compassion for others; someone who demonstrates selfless-giving.
Art's family has been involved with the Salvation Army for three generations - Arthur B, Arthur S and now Arthur K. Art has done numerous things since taking over when his Dad died 7 years ago. One of Art's accomplishments was building a new domestic violence shelter for battered women. The Salvation Army was the first organization in Seattle to create a confidential shelter where battered women and children could flee an abusive spouse. For 30 years, the shelter on Capitol Hill served women and children in secret. But after 30 years, it was worn out. Art found new real estate, got design and engineering firms to donate their time to design a renovation. He selected a contractor and raised $3 million to renovate the building. He helped to manage the construction from start to finish. It should be noted that Cochran, Inc. did security for the facility and made a donation to the project as well. Today the facility is complete and sheltering women and children in secret.
Cochran commends Art for his commitment and we are very proud of his accomplishments with the Salvation Army.
In Art words...
"If there is one message that I want to convey by this gracious award, it is that we all must remember "others". We must continue to instill in our families and our communities that working to benefit others is a critical part of being a responsible human being. I'll forever be grateful to my parents for showing me early on that often the redemption of human beings requires the help of others, and that we all need to play a role."
