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| Jack Purvis receiving plaque from Mayor Raeanne Presley. |
Branson paused a moment, at the April 16 meeting of its Board of Aldermen, to honor the service of the two aldermen who were leaving the board, Alderman Jack Purvis and Alderman Dick Gass. In her introductory remarks, Branson Mayor Raeanne Presley said, “Tonight we are here to thank these two leaders who, at the very core of their service, held a deep desire to help people.” She went on to thank them for the sacrifices they had made in their service, particularly the time spent away from their families and all that had been accomplished while they were on the board including new businesses, the convention center, improved roads, the RecPlex, and “record sales never imagined just a few years ago.”
In honoring outgoing Alderman Jack Purvis, Mayor Presley presented Purvis with a plaque, thanked him for his five years of service which started in April of 2003, and outlined the boards and committees he served on. She shared a personal observation of Purvis helping a family during the recent flooding as a “wonderful reflection on Jack’s spirit of giving.”
In accepting the plaque Purvis said that it had been an honor and a pleasure serving the community and that he appreciated all the support and encouragement that he has received over the years. He wished incoming Alderwoman Chris Bohinc the best and pointed out what an awesome responsibility it was to have to make the decisions that would affect the lives of virtually everyone in the community. In closing his remarks Purvis said, “We live in the greatest community in the greatest country in the world and it’s an honor to be able to live here.”
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Dick Gass receiving plaque from Branson |
The Mayor honored outgoing Alderman Dick Gass as she presented him with a plaque and thanked him for his six years of service on the board starting in April of 2002. In pointing out the many boards and committees he served on she emphasized his passion for the marketing of the community and his service as the city’s representative on the Branson Lakes Area Tourism Community Enhancement District Board.
As he accepted the plaque Gass said that he was very proud of what had happened during the six years of his term. He also took time to acknowledge the presence of exalderman Ron Huff and his 12 years of service to the city. As he reviewed some of the things that had been accomplished he pointed out that it couldn’t have happened without the city staff and stressed what a tremendous staff the city has. Gass had particular praise for Jerry Adams, Branson’s Public Information Director, and the great job he believes Adams has done summing it up by saying, “Jerry you’ve done a heck of a job.”.
Gass congratulated newly elected Alderman Rick Davis and Chris Bohinc. As he concluded his remarks Gass said, “All I can tell you is that the city is in very good financial shape, we leave you with a good city, and I know that you will continue to make it better.”
