Lysander residents Florence Spencer (second from left) and Deborah Joiner (right) receive proclamations for their years of service with the Lysander Parks Department from Supervisor Barry Bullis (left) and Parks Director Ann Smiley. Spencer served “citizens with honor and distinction in various part time capacities” from 1989 to 1992, and as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission from March of 1994 until present. Joiner served “citizens with honor and distinction” as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission from May 1989 to February 1992 and again from August 1998 until present. She also served as chairman of the Lysander Parks and Recreation Commission from 1999 to 2000.
Bullis said the town has prospered greatly with the assistance and dedication of both women as advocates for the Lysander Parks and Recreation programs and policies. Spencer and Joiner both retired May 9. On behalf of the Town of Lysander, Bullis acknowledged with gratitude their many years of dedicated service and extended best wishes to them for good health and great happiness for many years to come.
