The Green Mountain Volunteer Fire Department honored Bill and Louise Varnedoe on August 11, 2015, for their contributions to Green Mountain, Huntsville, Madison County and the State of Alabama. Dignitaries who spoke and presented plaques included Mayor Tommy Battle, District 3 City Councilperson Dr. Jennie Robinson, Chief Howard McFarlen of Huntsville Fire & Rescue, Mr. Don Webster of HEMSI, Mr. Alan Rice the Alabama Fire College Executive Director, Chief Russ Rawson Green Mountain Volunteer Fire Department and Pete Dobbs, President of the Green Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Board. Mayor Battle also provided a Proclamation designating August 11th as Bill and Louise Varnedoe Day! When you see the Varnedoes please thank them for their outstanding support to our Green Mountain Community along with the greater Huntsville and State of Alabama areas. On the following Thursday, August 13, 2015, at the Regular Huntsville City Council meeting, by unanimous vote of the Council members, Mayor Battle was authorized to present a Resolution commending Bill and Louise for their fifty years of service and support to the Green Mountain Volunteer Fire Department and other volunteer fire departments across the state. Bill and Louise received a standing ovation from all in attendance.
The text of the resolution may be read here
Posted by Alabama Fire College on Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Posted by Alabama Fire College on Tuesday, August 11, 2015