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Johnnie Lee Roper inducted into Municipal Government Hall of Fame

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Mayor Tony L. Paulk, City Commissioners, and City Clerk graciously accepted the plaque from GMA naming Commissioner Johnnie Lee Roper to the GMA Hall of Fame. (L-R) City Commissioner Cindy McNeill, City Clerk Wynetta Bolder, City Commissioner Olivia Pearson, Albany Mayor & GMA President Dorothy Hubbard, Mayor Tony L. Paulk, Royston Council Member Keith Turman, City Commissioner Kentaiwon Durham, City Manager Terrell Jacobs, and City Commissioner Edwin Taylor.
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The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) inducted the late Johnnie Lee Roper, Douglas commissioner, into the Municipal Government Hall of Fame at the association’s annual convention in Savannah Monday, June 26.

The Hall of Fame honors municipal officials who exemplify the best in public service, and who, throughout their careers, have made extraordinary contributions to their communities and Georgia’s cities.

“Commissioner Roper has inspired many people in Douglas and Georgia,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “He was a dedicated representative of his community and the state of Georgia. He had a huge impact on my life and many others. He is missed greatly.”

Roper began his service to the city in 1985, where he was serving his ninth term up until his death on March 20, 2017. From 2004-2007, he served as Mayor Pro Tem of the Douglas Commission.

“Johnnie Lee Roper left a legacy as big as his smile,” said GMA Executive Director Lamar Norton. “He was a tireless champion of the Miracle Field playground. He raised approximately $70,000 for its construction, and when it’s done, it will serve as a regional facility for South Georgia children and adults.”

Roper served the Concerted Services Head-Start Program and was the co-founder of “Building the Bridge,” where he was instrumental in providing college scholarships to young people in the community. He served on the South Georgia Regional Commission Board of Aging, and throughout his tenure, was a strong supporter of GMA. He served as a district officer, as a member of the GMA Board of Directors and as a member of the Legislative Policy Committees. He was also a proponent of continuing education, completing 234 hours through the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute.

“Mr. Roper epitomized public service,” said Norton. “The Convention this year has not been the same without him in our presence. He is missed.”

 Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and consulting services to its 520 member cities.

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