JD Lawrence a resident of the Town of Babylon received two special recognition awards from Town Supervisor Steve Bellone, a certificate for distin­guished achievement from the County Legislative office, a proclamation from County Executive Steve Levy and a special recognition from Congressman Steve Israel for Lawrence's contribution to the per­forming

arts. Lawrence is now taking his brand of dramedy to 40 million homes across the country. The acclaimed thespian and playwright will also be tour­ing

with his new stage play this fall 2008 The Clean Up Woman where he will be playing over five char­acters on stage.