SPOTLIGHT ON GARLAND

Garland Area Makerspace donated $7,200 for use in the new makerspace at the Central Library. The donation will be used for sewing machines, embroidery machines, a plotter and glow forge. Pictured left to right are Mayor Scott LeMay, Managing Director Becky King, Library Director Karen Archibald, Central Library Manager Heather Coleson and Carol Currie with Garland Area Makerspace.

Planning & Development Department

Administrative Services Supervisor Elisa Morales received the Garland Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Leader Award, presented by Merrill Balanciere. The award honors a graduate of the Leadership Garland program who has actively taken on a leadership role within the community.

The Garland Cultural Arts Commission recognized Veritex Community Bank, with special thanks to Jamie Miller, and Jimmy Wallace Guitars with the Business for the Arts Award for their support and commitment to the arts in Garland. Pictured left to right are Cultural Arts Commission chair DeAnne Driver, vice chair Blanca Sanchez, Jimmy Wallace, Shirley Miller and Commission treasurer Chip Van Pelt.

City Manager Emeritus Bryan Bradford received the Tall Texan Award, the highest honor given by the Garland Chamber of Commerce. Pictured also is Chamber board member Julie Alexander, who recognized Bradford for giving back to the community in a meaningful way.