The Optimist

Club of Fayetteville honored officers in both the city of Fayetteville

and Fayette County at its annual Respect For Law dinner.

Secretary-treasurer

Tom Roberts said that National Law Week was first begun in 1977 and has

continued each year since.

Lt. Jeffery

Harris, Fayetteville Police Department, was chosen to represent the city.

Maj. Harold Simmons, also a previous award recipient, said that Harris

was his day shift supervisor. Simmons praised Harris by saying that he

could always be counted on to complete any task given.

Sheriff's Department

Maj. Wayne Hannah introduced Investigator Ronald D. Hardy, saying Hardy

is an active and dedicated member of the force.

"He has

been commended by members of the public on numerous occasions for his

professionalism and courteous demeanor.

"He is

both compassionate and firm as circumstances dictate," said Hannah.

Maria Leanor

Martinez, Fayetteville Elementary School, was named police chief for a

day by writing the winning essay, "If I were police chief."

Mary Jean Griffin,

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, was named Educator of the Year.

She is active in assisting and submitting students' work for the Optimist

Oratorical Contest each year.

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