Les Roark honored with award
Mayor Anthony stated that “Les is deserving of this award because of his commitment to enhance and improve the City of Shelby’s beauty for the past 50 years. It all begin when as a City Councilman, Les, worked to establish the Appearance Commission in 1972, which today is known as the Keep Shelby Beautiful Commission. Les believed that such a commission would help to promote the general welfare of the citizens of Shelby. Because of Les and what he started so many years ago, Keep Shelby Beautiful will celebrate its 40th anniversary in January. Because of his dedication and love for Shelby, the mission of Keep Shelby Beautiful to enhance the quality of life for Shelby’s citizens through beautification will continue to grow for generations to come.
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