City of Warren Named Volunteer Community of The Year

Left to Right:  Alderman Zack Burks, Chamber of Commerce President David King, Sherri Middleton Director of Governor's Office of Volunteerism, Alderman Joel Tolefree, Mayor Bryan Martin, and Governor Asa Hutchinson

The City of Warren was among several cities receiving an award for being a "Volunteer Community" during the Arkansas Municipal League Winter Conference held January 14-16 at the State House Convention Center.  On hand to accept the award for Warren was Mayor Bryan Martin, Aldermen Dorothy Henderson, Zack Burks and Joel Tolefree.  Also present was Bradley County Chamber of Commerce President David King.  Sitting with the Warren delegation at the awards luncheon was Tony Sullivan, an official with the Arkansas Highway Department and a native of Warren.

Warren is a multiple time winner of the award which is based on the number of man hours of volunteer time contibuted by members of the community.  A large percentage of the hours donated in Warren relate to the annual Pink Tomato Festival.

The speaker at the awards luncheon was Governor Asa Hutchinson.  The conference ran Wednesday through Friday and consisted of a number of training sessions and educational classes for city officials.  Over 1200 people were in attendance representing close to 500 municipalities throughout Arkansas.

Currently Alderman Henderson serves the League on the Executive Committee and Mayor Martin serves on the Workers' Compensation Trust Board of Trustees.