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Atmore Names Citizen Of Year, Lifetime Achievement Honoree
February 2, 2011
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce honored two of the city’s finest citizens during their annual banquet Tuesday night.
Phil Johnson was named the 2011 Citizen of the Year. Johnson is active in a leadership role with Greater Escambia Council for the Arts.
John Garrard received the Lifetime Achievement award. He served on the Atmore City Council for 16 years, is a former bank president, and has volunteered for numerous organizations including the Atmore Rotary Club and the Atmore Public Library board.
Pictured: John Garrard, recipient of the Atmore Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award, waves during Atmore’s Veterans Day parade. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
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5 Responses to “Atmore Names Citizen Of Year, Lifetime Achievement Honoree”
Thanks to John Garrard, he told me how to buy what I needed without having to spend all my savings.He was also my husband, Herman’s math teacher when he was in the 11th. grade in Atmore. I have dealt with John on many occasions. He took care of my money in the bank and I never missed a penny in over 20 years that I dealt with him. There is nobody whose word I would take over John Garrard. He is a tried and true friend to anyone who is honest in their dealings with him.
I am so proud of John getting the Lifetime Award. There is nobody more deserving of it. Congratulations, John.
Congratulations Mr. Garrard (John). You have always been such a nice person. You are very deserving of this award.
Congratulations Mr. John. You have been such a good friend to me and to others in the community. This Lifetime Achievement Award speaks volumes about character and Christian values. Thanks for our longtime friendship and working relationship.
Congratulations to John Garrard on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. God has blessed you with a beautiful wife, Fonda, and family. Thank you for being a Godly man and living a life of example to others. From the Langford Family, we love you.
John Garrard is a wonderful man. He is a great role model and leader. I have nothing but respect and love for this man. He is a great choice for a lifetime achievement award. My family wishes him well, and hope to see him soon.