Sherman -- On Thursday evening, September 18, the TEXOMA Council Of Governments (TCOG) presented the Fannin County 2014 Citizen of the Year award to Bonham’s own Emily Porter during their annual awards dinner held at Mabee Hall on the Austin College campus in Sherman.
Ms. Porter’s decades of service to Bonham and Fannin County were cited in the awards narrative that was shared with a crowd of over one hundred community leaders and dignitaries in attendance at this annual TCOG event.
Emily has consistently championed Bonham-Fannin County tourism, economic development, Fort Inglish & historic appreciation and downtown revitalization. She remains an active booster for various Bonham High School activities, and volunteers within her faith community at First Baptist Church in Bonham. Presently, Emily is President of the Bonham Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
The selection committee consisted of Fannin County Judge Spanky Carter, Bonham Mayor Roy Floyd and the Reverend Cecil Jones. Mayor & Mrs. Floyd led the Bonham contingent that included members of Ms. Porter’s family and city staff to witness the award presentation.
