Wednesday, January 17, 2001
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Wednesday, January 17, 2001 |
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Gosa, Huddleston praised by Commission By DAVE
HAMRICK
A former Fayette County commissioner and former magistrate judge got special thanks from county commissioners last week. Grady Huddleston, who has served in Magistrate Court since 1987, and former Commissioner Glen Gosa were given rocking chairs and plaques honoring their years of service to the county, along with words of praise from the commissioners. "We're going to miss you a great deal," Commissioner Linda Wells told Huddleston. She met Huddleston years ago in her capacity as director of the Fayette County Council on Battered Women, she said, and found him receptive to dealing with family violence problems. "We soon got onto a very clear understanding," she said. Commissioner A.G. VanLandingham said he has known "Mr. Grady" ever since moving into Fayette County. "He is very wise, wise beyond his years," said VanLandingham. Commissioners praised Gosa as a gentleman and a professional during his four years on the board. Chairman Greg Dunn said before he was elected to the commission, he often disagreed with Gosa's votes, and expected difficulty in working with him. But that didn't happen. "Glen has worked so beautifully with the board," he said. "He has helped accomplish a number of things over the years." When there are disagreements, Dunn said, "He disagrees in a professional manner and a gentlemanly manner." Gosa also received thanks for his work as chairman of the Fayette County Water Committee. "There's a lot of hard work and a lot of toil," said Dunn, adding that Gosa will continue to sit on the committee. "I appreciate you as an individual and appreciate everything you have contributed to this county," said Commissioner Harold Bost. Gosa also is known for being extraordinarily conscientious, and has perfect attendance at regular board meetings during his four-year term, according to county staff. In fact, the only meeting of any kind he missed was a five-minute special called meeting when he got caught in traffic and showed up a minute late.
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