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Council issues multiple proclamations, honors volunteers and local health centers
Summary
Council issued proclamations recognizing National Health Center Week (August 2026), Tabernacle Baptist Church's 100th anniversary, Center Baptist Church's 150th anniversary, and presented citizen committee service awards to volunteers.
The Gastonia City Council used part of its July 21 agenda to recognize community organizations and volunteers. Councilwoman Barber presented a proclamation naming August 2026 as National Health Center Week and recognized Contegra Health; a Contreras Health representative thanked the council. The council also presented proclamations marking the 100th anniversary of Tabernacle Baptist Church and the 150th anniversary of Center Baptist Church, with representatives describing recent outreach including grocery distributions and community service.
Mayor Franks and council members presented certificates to several citizen volunteers who served on advisory boards, including Arts Committee member Clara Odom, Recreation Advisory members William Toro and Kendrick McDowell, and planning commissioner Christy Ferguson. Recipients thanked the council and highlighted local projects such as the Highland Community Art Park and parks improvements. These recognitions were approved by motion and recorded in the meeting minutes.
