George William Lawn

Background

Lawn, George William was born on November 6, 1920 in DuBois, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Andrew Anthony and Ermine Genevieve (Carr) Lawn.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Columbia University, 1950. Master of Arts in Education, New York University, 1952. Doctor in Mechanotherapy, Great Lakes College, 1965.

Career

Staff physical therapist, Institute Physical Medical & Rehabilitation, New York City, 1950-1951; chief physical therapist, Chronic Disease Research Institute, Buffalo, 1951-1953; private practice, Jamestown, New York, 1953-1960; director physical therapy, World Cube Association Hospital, Jamestown, New York, 1960-1984; principal, Back Injury Prevention Programs, Jamestown, New York, since 1984. Volunteer National Foundation Infantile Paralysis, Chautaugua County, New York, 1953-1960, Muscular Dystrophy Society, 1956-1970, Easter Seal Society, 1959-1975, Multiple Sclerosis Society, since 1984.

Achievements

• George William Lawn has been listed as a noteworthy physical therapist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Christian Family Movement, Jamestown, 1950-1960, New York State Vocational Rehabilitation Planning Commission, 1969. Secretary Citizens Opportunity Development & Equality, Jamestown, 1984-1993. With United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946.

Member American Physical Therapy Association & Components, Western New York Physical Therapy Forum, American Society Safety Engineers, American Back Society.

Interests

• Avocations: antiques, traveling.

Connections

Married Irene Marie Pechacek, October 30, 1951. Children: Mary, Mark, Rita, Charlotte, Teresa, Janet, Wilma, John, Gregory.

Father:

Andrew Anthony Lawn

Mother:

Ermine Genevieve (Carr) Lawn

Spouse:

Irene Marie Pechacek

child:

Mary Lawn

child:

Rita Lawn

child:

Gregory Lawn

child:

Wilma Lawn

child:

Mark Lawn

child:

Charlotte Lawn

child:

John Lawn

child:

Janet Lawn

child:

Teresa Lawn