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Volunteer firefighter John Hopkins honored in Owens Cross Roads for long service
Summary
Owens Cross Roads officials and the fire department recognized volunteer John Hopkins for donating hundreds of hours, responding during ice storms and attending fire school; the award was presented at a brief meeting that lacked a four-member forum.
A fire department representative presented a volunteer firefighter award to John Hopkins at an Owens Cross Roads meeting that did not have a four-member forum.
"Tonight, we want to recognize just one of many people, but tonight we want to recognize a special person," the fire department representative said while introducing the honoree. The presenter said Hopkins has donated "hundreds of hours" to the city, stayed overnight at the station during recent ice storms, and is currently attending fire school. The presenter added that Hopkins is not yet a certified firefighter but the department expects to get him there.
The brief recognition took place amid informal remarks and community announcements; the meeting did not proceed to full council business because it lacked the four members required for a forum. The honoree, John Hopkins, was called up for photos and public acknowledgment.
