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Council issues proclamation honoring John T. Ball Jr. for long service to Lebanon airport and aviation organizations
Summary
Mayor Rick Bell and the City Council presented a proclamation recognizing John T. Ball Jr.'s military service and decades of work with the Lebanon Municipal Airport, Tennessee Aeronautics Commission, Experimental Aircraft Association and Warbirds of America.
The City of Lebanon presented a proclamation honoring the late John T. Ball Jr. for his service to the Lebanon Municipal Airport, the Tennessee Aeronautics Commission and national aviation organizations.
Mayor Rick Bell and staff read the proclamation recognizing Ball’s U.S. Navy service from 1952 to 1956, his long-standing role on the Lebanon Airport Commission beginning in 1996, and his participation in the Experimental Aircraft Association and Warbirds of America. The proclamation noted Ball’s role in helping the city obtain state aeronautics funding and credited him with contributions to airport rules, construction guidelines and security plans. The document also cited Ball’s induction into aviation halls of fame and his work founding the Young Eagles program locally.
Mayor Bell presented the proclamation to Ball’s family and paused the meeting for photos with airport board members and supporters.
Why it matters: The proclamation is a ceremonial recognition of Ball’s longtime civic and aviation contributions in Lebanon and statewide aviation organizations.
Next steps: None; this was a ceremonial item presented in council communications.
