April 27, 2006
CITY HONORS VOLUNTEERS & BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
Volunteers contribute their time and energy daily. Once a year, the City of Midland has the pleasure of recognizing those individuals who participate in the Midland Volunteer Program. In addition, the City will honor those that serve in the capacity of a board or commission member. On Thursday, April 27, 2006, at 6:30 p.m., a recognition dinner will take place at Greentree Country Club.
In 2005, over 116 volunteers contributed a total of 27,973.50 hours. This translates into $504,641.94 for value of time.
During the celebration, hour bars will be presented to the volunteers to represent their accumulated totals through 2005. The bars are in increments of 50, 100, 150, 200, and thereafter in 100-hour increments.
Overall, volunteers have contributed in excess of 211,329 hours since the program’s inception in 1987.
In addition, there are 32 Boards, Commissions, and Committees in which approximately 220 persons serve.
Media Contact: David Hunter/Director of Administrative Services at 685.7250
LONG TIME PD OFFICER RETIRES
The Midland Police Department will bid farewell to a long time officer.
Lt. Chris Cherry, a 17-year employee, will retire on Friday, April 28, 2005. A celebration will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the third floor classroom of the MPD.
Lt. Cherry most recently supervised the areas of crime prevention, telephone response unit, data entry and records, and property and evidence.
The media is invited to attend and help make this a special day for him.
LONG TIME FIREFIGHTER RETIRES
The Midland Fire Department will bid farewell to a long time firefighter.
Fire Driver Dave Allen, a 21-year employee, will retire on Friday, April 28, 2005. A celebration will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Central Fire, 1500 W. Wall.
Allen was promoted to fire driver in 1990 and worked as a firefighter before that date.
The media is invited to attend and help make this a special day for him.
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