Appreciation reception for Frank Jackson

Image: Frank Jackson was honored for his 14 years of service as mayor for Italy.

Frank Jackson was honored for his 14 years of service as mayor for Italy. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: City council member Dennis Perkins and city employee Manuela Martin.

City council member Dennis Perkins and city employee Manuela Martin. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Frank Jackson visiting with Dr. Martin Robinete.

Frank Jackson visiting with Dr. Martin Robinete. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Sue Lauhoff and Frank Jackson.

Sue Lauhoff and Frank Jackson. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: The Jacinto’s and Frank Jackson.

The Jacinto’s and Frank Jackson. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Terri Murdock (city administrator), Manuela Martin (city employee) and Sue Lauhoff.

Terri Murdock (city administrator), Manuela Martin (city employee) and Sue Lauhoff. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Frank Jackson and public works director Dean Carrel.

Frank Jackson and public works director Dean Carrel. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Ann Byers visiting with Frank Jackson.

Ann Byers visiting with Frank Jackson. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Mr. Murdock, Judge Jackie Miller and Frank Jackson having a nice chat.

Mr. Murdock, Judge Jackie Miller and Frank Jackson having a nice chat. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Lots of good food.

Lots of good food. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Councilman Dennis Perkins inviting all to go and get a plate of yummy brisket and all the ‘fixins.’

Councilman Dennis Perkins inviting all to go and get a plate of yummy brisket and all the ‘fixins.’ (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Lots of cakes, brisket and presents what could be better!

Lots of cakes, brisket and presents what could be better! (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: The Overtons are all decked out for the reception.

The Overtons are all decked out for the reception. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Not everybody gets 2 cakes!!

Not everybody gets 2 cakes!! (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Frank Jackson and friends enjoying the reception.

Frank Jackson and friends enjoying the reception. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: City Council members present Frank with a plaque and gavel in appreciation of his 14 years of service to the city.

City Council members present Frank with a plaque and gavel in appreciation of his 14 years of service to the city. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Frank Jackson accepting his plaque.

Frank Jackson accepting his plaque. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Judge Miller thanking Frank for his service and wishing him the best in the future.

Judge Miller thanking Frank for his service and wishing him the best in the future. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Italy Police chief Hill thanked Frank for all his hard work for the city.

Italy Police chief Hill thanked Frank for all his hard work for the city. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Terri Murdock (city administrator) said, “I have never been so proud to serve under a man in my life.”

Terri Murdock (city administrator) said, “I have never been so proud to serve under a man in my life.” (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Dr. Robinete said, “I served 120 days as police chief under Frank Jackson. Out of my 51 years in police work those 120 days were the most pleasant job because of Mayor Jackson.”

Dr. Robinete said, “I served 120 days as police chief under Frank Jackson. Out of my 51 years in police work those 120 days were the most pleasant job because of Mayor Jackson.” (Cindy Sutherland)

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