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Covington council honors Roberta Parks and Major Ariana Sabino with proclamations

Covington City Council · July 17, 2026
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Summary

The council presented a Citizen of the Year proclamation to Roberta Parks and a separate proclamation honoring Major Ariana Sabino’s service; honorees and family members accepted remarks and thanked the council.

At the July 14 meeting Mayor Smith presented a Citizen of the Year proclamation recognizing Roberta Parks for long-standing volunteer service, including work with Rotary and local fundraisers. Roberta Parks (the honoree) accepted the honor and thanked the city and community: "It's surprised me... I really appreciate it. I feel lucky ... it filled my retirement."

Mayor Smith also read a proclamation honoring Major Ariana Lindsay Sabino, a Covington native who served in the U.S. Air Force and died on March 12, 2026. Family members thanked the council and Council member Debbie Hartsaw for advocacy on behalf of Major Sabino’s remembrance and said the city’s recognition would help continue her legacy in encouraging young girls and Latino youth to pursue aviation.

Both proclamations were ceremonial recognitions; the council recessed briefly for a reception following the presentations.

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