Former Holmes Beach Planning Commissioner Sylvia Harris was honored during the City Commission meeting on March 23.
“She’s a remarkable lady,” Mayor Judy Titsworth said. “She’s been with us forever, and I appreciate all the time and effort she put into her position on the Planning Commission.”
Following the proclamation, Titsworth then handed a plaque to City Clerk Stacey Johnston, who accepted the honor on behalf of her colleague and friend Harris, who was not able to be in attendance.
“Sylvia Harris, if you’ve never met her, you should,” Johnston said, before remarking on Harris’ more than two decades of public service.
Harris resigned her position with the city in January. But based on the kind words and round of applause from everyone in the room, her service will be remembered and appreciated for a very long time.