|  Derrick dedication honoring former
Mayor and Judge Mickey Smith.
Oct 1, 11:00 AM
Location:
HWY 135 and Pea Vine Road
Kilgore, Texas
At the “Welcome to Kilgore” sign on HWY 135.
Parking:
Transit transportation will be provided from the Grace Baptist Church on Pea Vine Rd.
Activities starting at 11:00 AM (not necessarily in this order).
- Mr. James Holder– Play and sing
- Mr. Charlie Woolridge – Sing his original song, “Black Gold”.
- Mrs. Carole Strayhorn, Texas Controller – Speaker
- Rep Ralph Hall, Member, US House of Representatives – Speaker
- Noon – Lunch will be served on the grounds under tentage.
The Honorable Mickey Smith:
Service to Kilgore:
City Commissioner, 1975 – 1981
Mayor, 1981 – 1987
MajorAccomplishments:
- FoundingPresident ofKHPF
- Started the Memorial Derrick program
- The Sesquicentennial Plaza
- Groundwork for the new 259 route.
Service to Gregg County:
County Judge, 1995 – 2002
Major Accomplishments:
- Streamlined Country Government
- Lowered Taxes
- Built Reserves
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