Selma native inducted in Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
Published 10:32 am Sunday, August 28, 2022
- An outstanding group of senior adults was honored Aug. 21 with induction into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Montgomery. In addition to the 10 permanent inductees into the Hall of Fame, other seniors were recognized for contributions and service to their communities. Valeria Price Reuben of Minter received the Community Service Award. From left are Alabama Department of Senior Services Commissioner Jean Brown, Valeria Price Reuben, Hall of Fame Chairman Judge Jerry Fielding.
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Dallas County was well represented at the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame last weekend in Montgomery.
Johnny Crear of Selma was one of 10 inductees into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
Crear and the other inductees were nominated by members of their community and chosen by the Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Selection Committe for permanent membership.
Two other Dallas County residents received a Community Service Award:
-Former Dallas County Commissioner Valerie Reubin, who resides in Minter.
-Shirley Eiland of Selma.
“This is the one major event in Alabama each year where individuals are formally honored and recognized for their selfless advocacy and dedication to serving older adults in their community,” Alabama Department of Senior Services Commissioner Jean Brown said. “We are proud to celebrate the achievements of the Alabamians selected for the Senior Citizens Hall of Fame awards.”
