I have known Patricia Jones “PJ” Ricks for a number of years, and she has never changed. She exemplifies one of the most sincere people you could ever meet. She has a strong, professional background and has demonstrated her desire to help young people for years in various educational settings. She is very active and feels a need to inspire others to improve.

I’ve had the opportunity to witness her in my church, where she participates in the choir, health ministry, church council, partners in faith and other organizations here at Crown in Glory. She is not just a member. She initiates projects and encourages members to improve their health and to be part of things going on around them.

My personal contact with her has always been positive and she has given of herself in assisting me through many problems in my life. She has been a tremendous cheerleader and has helped me in so many ways. There are times that you can be overwhelmed with issues and don’t know how to resolve them. She is good about helping you prioritize and focus on them one at a time. This is an asset she can use to improve situations and make necessary changes in the area.

I’m sure that she will be instrumental in helping improve Salisbury with the talents she has and her willingness to be part of the growth in our city.

— Shirley E. Graeber

Salisbury