Kelly honored by Birthright

Community notes

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Click here to enlarge this photo Submitted photo Patricia A. Kelly recently had her name adorned to the facility used by Birthright of Prince Frederick, naming it the "Kelly House." E-Mail This Article | Print This Story

Patricia A. Kelly of Prince Frederick was recently honored with a commemorative plaque naming the facility used by Birthright of Prince Frederick, "Kelly House," in recognition of her 14 years of service to the Calvert County community. In June, Kelly retired from the position of executive director of Birthright, a crisis pregnancy center.

In addition to serving as Birthright's founding director, Kelly, a licensed clinical professional counselor, has been counseling for 15 years. She has held positions as a police beat reporter of a major metropolitan daily newspaper and as an associate professor of journalism. Her publishing credits are extensive and include books, articles and poetry.

"It takes an extraordinary person to institute a work of this nature in the community," said newly appointed executive director Bari-tennette McKinley, in a press release. "Pat Kelly has put hands and feet on her conviction that value and dignity extend to all life. This community and the Birthright family are so grateful to her."

Birthright of Prince Frederick opened its doors in 1994 and continues to serve and support pregnant women and their unborn children.