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Tupelo council honors long-serving secretary to the county clerk Janet Shelton at retirement
Summary
Council members presented Janet Shelton, identified in the meeting as the secretary to the county clerk, with a floral arrangement and remarks thanking her for years of service; colleagues and council members praised her patience and assistance to new council members.
Tupelo — The Tupelo City Council recognized Janet Shelton, identified in the meeting as the secretary to the county clerk, on her retirement and presented her with a floral arrangement and remarks of appreciation.
Council President Nettie Davis said the council had been “blessed to have had a very dedicated clerk” who helped carry out daily responsibilities. Members of the council and staff offered personal thanks and memories during the recognition item.
“Mister Palmer” (identified in the meeting as a council member) said, “I love Missy. She is the finest lady I know of ... She has done an excellent job. She's really helped me out a lot.” Other council members praised Shelton’s patience with new council members, her positive attitude and her relationship with family and grandchildren. The council noted Sandy Shumak would be joining the clerk’s office in the future to fulfill similar responsibilities.
The council presented Shelton with flowers and a pottery arrangement. No formal action or personnel vote was recorded during the recognition; the item appeared on the regular agenda as a ceremonial presentation recorded in the minutes.
