Bridgeport's Mark Urso Recognized in Nation's Capital by FBI Director Wray for Efforts on Anti-Bullying
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on May 13, 2019
In a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019, Director Christopher Wray recognized the recipients of the 2018 Director’s Community 
Leadership Award. These leaders, selected by their area FBI field office, have demonstrated outstanding contributions to their local communities through service.
Leadership Award. These leaders, selected by their area FBI field office, have demonstrated outstanding contributions to their local communities through service.
Among those selected was Bridgeport's Mark Urso.
The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division in Clarksburg honored Urso. Bullied as a child, Urso recognizes the issues and consequences of bullying. He wanted students in West Virginia to know that however they may struggle, they are not alone. He launched Building Hope to break down stereotypical barriers and help students build empathy for one another.
The FBI is grateful for the work of each of these individuals and organizations on behalf of their communities.
Editor's Note: Mark Urso, right, is shown receiving his award from FBI Director Christopher Wray at a recent ceremony in Washington, D.C. Photo coutesy of fbi.gov.
