Board recognizes Galbraith, LaMarche
In one proclamation, the Board recognized Farragut resident Frank Galbraith as the “official Town of Farragut historian.”
“Frank Galbraith has been a resident of the Town of Farragut for 85 years and throughout that time has demonstrated a deep love for his community and the many people whose lives he has enriched,” Town Historic Resources coordinator Kristi Vining read from the proclamation.
Also, he “faithfully served his community as an educator for 40 years, including three years at Halls Middle, where he started the track team in 1967, followed by 36 years at Farragut Middle School and one year at Concord Christian School,” Vining stated from the proclamation.
“Frank Galbraith has presented the Day of Infamy program for more than 20 years, first for his middle school students and then later for the Farragut Museum as a special speaker around Dec. 7 each year, sharing important historical perspectives with the community,” the proclamation stated. He “has generously shared his knowledge about the history of our area, including the Concord and Farragut communities, as well as the official founding of the Town, at the Introduction to Farragut classes since 2013, with presentations that are consistently engaging and uniquely delivered.”
In another proclamation, the Board declared May 19 as Dot LaMarche Day.
A long-time resident, LaMarche, whose birthday is May 19, served the Town of Farragut for 13 years on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, "including seven years as Vice Mayor, helping guide the Town’s growth and development while advocating for its residents," Mayor Ron Williams said.
“Whereas, Dot has served on numerous Town boards and committees, including the Board of Zoning Appeals, Farragut Municipal Planning Commission, Arts and Beautification Committee and Farragut Museum Committee, contributing to the preservation, history and beauty of the community,” Williams read from the proclamation.
“Dot LaMarche enjoyed a remarkable nursing career spanning more than 35 years, serving communities across the Southeast before retiring and continuing her commitment to service through volunteer work at local hospitals and throughout the Farragut community,” the proclamation stated. “Dot’s dedication to volunteerism, historic preservation and public service has positively impacted countless residents and helped shape the Town of Farragut into the community it is today.”
In another proclamation, the Board designated May 18 as International Museum Day.
Regarding another proclamation, Alderman Joe LaCroix declared May as Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month. Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes is a group of 13 heritable connective tissue disorders, which together affect one in 5,000 people. Hypermobility spectrum disorders are connective tissue disorders causing joint hypermobility, instability, injury and pain. Other symptoms, such as fatigue, headaches, G-I problems and autonomic dysfunction, also are often seen as part of HSD.
