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Hamilton County issues proclamations for Work Zone Awareness Week and declares April 25 Vernon Jackson Day
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners proclaimed April 2025 as National Work Zone Awareness Week and declared April 25, 2025, Vernon Jackson Day in recognition of autism acceptance month and Jackson’s "Gifted Event" haircut program for children with special needs.
At its April 24 meeting the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners read two proclamations: one recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week and one honoring barber and community advocate Vernon Jackson during Autism Acceptance Month.
The board’s proclamation for National Work Zone Awareness Week called attention to traffic intrusions and the safety risks to road-construction workers. Tony Bryce, representing Laborers Local 265, joined the commissioners at the dais and urged drivers to slow down and “move over” when they see cones and orange barrels. “If you see the orange barrels and the cones, slow down a little bit. Move over,” Bryce said.
Commissioners thanked Local 265 and urged residents to take safety precautions in construction areas. “There are people, men and women like yourself, that are out there making sure that it happens,” Commissioner Alicia Rees said.
The board also presented a proclamation honoring Vernon Jackson for his work creating the “Gifted Event,” a free, sensory-friendly haircut program that serves children with sensory sensitivities and special needs. The proclamation noted Jackson’s viral videos and national attention and declared April 25, 2025, as Vernon Jackson Day in Hamilton County.
Jackson spoke about the origins and motivation for the program, saying he had not originally liked cutting kids’ hair but that his work grew out of a desire to serve families and to “give back.” “The gift of what I do…was created by God,” Jackson said. He described sponsoring haircuts so families would not have to worry about time limits or cost while children adjusted.
Commissioners praised Jackson’s work and invited attendees to a photo following the proclamation presentations. Both proclamations were read publicly and signed by the board during the meeting.
Ending: The proclamations highlighted local safety and inclusion efforts and signaled county recognition for laborers’ safety work and Jackson’s community services.
