Wednesday, January 17, 2001

Gosa, Huddleston

praised by Commission

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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.