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Commission honors local volunteers, student anglers and gifts pew to late Judge Michael Carter’s family
Summary
The board recognized Jody Garrison as 4‑H state horse volunteer of the year, congratulated high-school anglers Mason Pearson and Blaine Gregory for national finishes, and the county mayor presented a resolution gifting a pew from the old General Sessions courtroom to the family of the late Judge Michael Carter.
The Sumner County Board of Commissioners used its recognition segment to honor local volunteers and a deceased jurist. Commissioner Rogers introduced a certificate recognizing Jody Garrison as the 4‑H state horse volunteer of the year. Commissioners also congratulated Mason Pearson and Blaine Gregory for placing 5th at a national high-school fishing championship and 8th at a world event, noting the pair put Sumner County on the map for the sport.
County Mayor (name not stated in transcript) read a resolution gifting a pew from the old General Sessions courtroom to the family of Judge Michael Carter, who died July 13, 2022, after a battle with ALS. The mayor described Carter’s service "with distinction" and said the gift was a way to honor his contributions to the county bench.
No formal votes were required for these recognitions; the mayor read the resolution and the commission acknowledged the honorees.
