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Anniston council honors donors for land to serve as Chief Ladiga Trail terminus
Summary
The council presented a proclamation to Richard G. Thompson and Kathy L. Dreher for donating the Moore Avenue block to become the terminus of the Chief Ladiga Trail, praising the gift as a long-term civic investment.
The Anniston City Council on June 16 issued a proclamation recognizing Richard G. Thompson and Kathy L. Dreher for donating the Moore Avenue block to serve as the terminus of the Chief Ladiga Trail.
The proclamation noted the donation "will serve as the termination point of the historic and widely celebrated Chief Ladiga Trail," and described the gift as advancing recreation, tourism and economic development for Anniston and the surrounding region. Mayor Schneider Cross presented the proclamation and the council applauded the donors.
Britt Thompson, who introduced himself during the presentation, spoke briefly about the reason for the donation. "I wanted to do this for her because she is my rock and I love her," he said, referring to Kathy L. Dreher.
The presentation included brief remarks of thanks from council members and encouragement about the trail's continued role in connecting communities and promoting public access to recreational space. The proclamation is a formal expression of the council's appreciation; the council did not take further formal action on land acceptance during the meeting.
