The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met last Friday and opened with four public proclamations.
The first acknowledged the retirement of Senior Personal Property Appraiser Leisa Reid in the county’s tax office and recognized her 48 years of service to Putnam County.
Reid began her career with the county on June 6, 1977. He held several positions over the decades since, including clerk, deed researcher, mapper, real property appraiser, office manager, and personal property appraiser for the only full-time employer she ever knew.
“The conclusion of Leisa’s distinguished career marks not only the end of an era, but also the beginning of a well-earned retirement filled with new opportunities, adventures, and the joys of time spent with family and friends,” Commission Chairman Bill Sharp read from the proclamation prior to the meeting’s start.
Next, Sharp read a similar retirement announcement recognizing Torrey Whittaker for 20 years of county service, finishing his career as assistant director of public buildings.
Sharp said, “The lasting impact of Torey Whittaker’s contributions will be reflected in the continued use and enjoyment of the public facilities he helped to shape and preserve.”
A public proclamation followed to declare September as “National Recovery Month.” With representatives from Beyond the Bell, Ocmulgee ATCC, and the Georgia Council for Recovery present, Sharp called upon Putnam County citizens to support addiction recovery initiatives. Part of National Recovery Month will be a visit by the “Recovery Bus,” which will park in front of the Putnam County Courthouse for about 90 minutes beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 22.
The final county proclamation also recognized September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, with the commission urging all Putnam County citizens to “spread awareness of the disease, provide support to those affected by this illness, and educate others on its prevention and early detection.”