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Opelika council recognizes centenarian Annie Pearl Stinson and honors youth coach Daryl Mitchell
Summary
The council presented a 100th-birthday proclamation for Annie Pearl Stinson and awarded the monthly 'courage' character recognition to lifelong Opelika resident and youth coach Daryl Mitchell, praising his mentorship and community work.
At its July 21 meeting, the Opelika City Council read a proclamation honoring Annie Pearl Stinson on her 100th birthday and invited family members to the dais for applause. The mayor read the proclamation, which recounted Stinson's life and community service, and the chamber recognized her with applause.
Later in the meeting, Councilwoman Janatica Holmes presented the monthly character award for 'courage' to Daryl Mitchell, described as a lifelong Opelika resident, graduate of Opelika High School and a long-time youth football coach. Holmes praised Mitchell's mentoring and neighborhood advocacy; Mitchell accepted the recognition and thanked parents and volunteers who support youth programs. The awards were ceremonial and did not carry additional city funding or policy actions on the record.
