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Chesapeake honors local pioneers Laura Hinton and Reece Jackson for community leadership
Summary
Mayor West presented Exemplary Citizen recognitions to Laura Hinton, described as a Great Bridge High School pioneer and LSU Hall of Fame inductee, and to Reece Jackson, outgoing Chesapeake Regional Healthcare CEO, honoring civic and healthcare leadership.
Mayor West introduced two Exemplary Citizen recognitions during the meeting. The mayor described Laura Hinton as a Great Bridge High School pioneer and as the first African American football player at Louisiana State University, and presented a plaque and resolution on behalf of the city. Hinton accepted and described plans for a project and documentary titled "A Legacy Beyond the Gridiron."
Mayor West then presented a certificate to Reece Jackson in recognition of more than a decade of leadership as president and CEO of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, citing expansions to critical care, cancer services, trauma and behavioral-health capacity during his tenure. Jackson thanked the council, staff and community partners.
The recognitions were ceremonial; no council vote was required.
