HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 Distinguished Service AwardMembers of the Brazos County Historical Commission accept the Texas Historical
Commission Distinguished Service Award. Mark Wolfe, the new chief deputy executive
director, presents the award to commission members (from left): Anne Boykin, Chairman
Henry Mayo, John Blair and Nancy Tiner.
The Texas Historical Commission
recently recognized Brazos County
with the 2008 Distinguished Service
Award. The honor was presented dur-
ing a special reception at the commis-
sion's 2009 Annual Historic
Preservation Conference in Lakeway.
The award recognizes county histori-
cal commissions that have demon-
strated a dedication to several of the
commission's programs as well as
preservation efforts that lead to a
greater understanding of state and
local history.
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
"The commitment of Brazos
County's preservation efforts demon-
strates an enthusiasm for saving the
real places of Texas," said THC
Executive Director Larry Oaks. "Your
service has helped to enrich the lives
of others through history, ensuring the
preservation of our state's past into
the future."
Brazos County received the award
for outstanding preservation work
accomplished in 2008, including the
dedication of two state markers for
Isom Palmer and Old Reliance Church.