Florence Chamber of Commerce honors Citizen of the Year

Couple honored for 100 years of service

  • Florence Chamber of Commerce President Peggy Morse, left, presents the Citizen of the Year Award to Lesa Ragsdale, right, at the annual Chamber Gala on Saturday, September 23, in Reunion Ranch. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
    Florence Chamber of Commerce President Peggy Morse, left, presents the Citizen of the Year Award to Lesa Ragsdale, right, at the annual Chamber Gala on Saturday, September 23, in Reunion Ranch. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
  • Jo Ann and Jim Hill received special recognition for a combined 100-year service to the chamber and the Florence community at the annual Chamber Gala Saturday evening at Reunion Ranch. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
    Jo Ann and Jim Hill received special recognition for a combined 100-year service to the chamber and the Florence community at the annual Chamber Gala Saturday evening at Reunion Ranch. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
  • Florence businesses buzz with chatter after dinner during the “Boomtown”-themed Gala at Reunion Ranch. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.
    Florence businesses buzz with chatter after dinner during the “Boomtown”-themed Gala at Reunion Ranch. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.
    At the annual Florence Chamber of Commerce “Boomtown” Gala, two awards were given to three members of the community Saturday night at Reunion Ranch.   Lesa Ragsdale was honored as Citizen of the Year. She was a  school bus driver for Florence ISD in the ...

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