Mayor Mike Fletcher presided over Monday’s City Council meeting by swearing in two new Council members and saying thank you to departing council members Susan Hale Melton and Ruby Williams.
The mayor presented both council members with a formal letter, outlining just some of the many significant achievements and efforts performed by both council members, along with a plaque.
Susan Hale Melton’s document mentioned the direct input and involvement with decisions involving the revitalization of our downtown, new business growth throughout the city, and so many other important matters, “with one of the things you are most proud of is working on the infill (housing) lots throughout the city.”
Mayor Fletcher commented, “Knowing you over the years and working with you this past year, I know you have the best interest of Precinct 1 in mind first and you always have Corsicana’s best interest in mind not only for the present, but Corsicana’s future. Words cannot convey our appreciation for your contributions to Precinct 1 and Corsicana over the past eight years.”
Ruby Williams has provided nearly 20 years of dedicated commitment to Precinct 2 on the Corsicana City Council. She’s had a substantial list of accomplishments, including the revitalization of downtown, the establishment of the Spray Park and Plaza at Bunert Park, the improvement of numerous roads in Precinct 2, and upgrades to much of the housing in the Precinct. Her most recent achievement was the completion and dedication of the G.W. Jackson Legacy Park. Mayor Fletcher said, “Your service extends beyond your role on the Council as your countless hours of volunteer work throughout your precinct and the city have not gone unnoticed.”
Mayor Don Denbow stated, “Ruby has always been a pleasure to work with, and worked tirelessly for her constituents for the betterment of the city of Corsicana.”
Former Mayor Buster Brown stated, “We worked together from 2007 until 2016, when I left the office. I had the opportunity to appoint Ruby to city council, when her predecessor Emmaline Gonzales vacated the position to run for County Commissioner.”
Mayor Brown continued, “Ruby represented her constituents fairly and justly. She was definitely no shrinking violet. She stood firm on her beliefs and worked hard for her constituents.”
Community volunteer Joe Brooks, who worked with both Williams and Hale Melton on a variety of boards throughout their tenure, spoke of the work both Susan and Ruby contributed to the city. Many friends and relatives of the council members were in attendance and several spoke about the commitment Ruby Williams had for their churches, precinct and city.
Will Jones is the new council member for Precinct 1, and Shayla Beck Johnson is the new council member for Precinct 2, joining Chris Woolsey, Precinct 3 and Jeff Smith, Precinct 4. City Manager Connie Standridge and City Attorney Kerri Anderson Donica were also present.
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