The City of Sumiton hosted its annual Veterans Day program Thursday at the city’s senior center.
Mayor Petey Ellis and city councilman Bill Fowler spoke. The duo announced that former mayor, state representative and Sumiton business owner Louie Scurlock Sr. was being honored posthumously. Scurlock served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II.
“The city issued a proclamation that we will give to his family,” Fowler said. “Louie meant a lot to Sumiton. He is responsible for a lot of positive things in our community.”
Sumiton resident Joe Paul Holley shared information about Scurlock before Ellis read the proclamation.
Rep. Tim Wadsworth (R-Arley) also spoke during the ceremony, speaking about his late father who also served during World War II.
“I appreciate you giving me an opportunity just to briefly speak on veterans. Veteran services and folks in various government branches are an important part of my life,” Wadsworth said. “I’m always glad to have a chance to talk about our veterans. They are the reason we have the freedoms we have in our country.”
The ceremony wrapped up with a community service award presented to Sumiton police officer Daryl Nibblett.
“This year we are recognizing one of our own finest men in blue. He does a great job in our police department,” Ellis said.
