SCOTT CITY RECEIVES HONOR FROM STATE HOUSE

SCOTT CITY -- A resolution honoring Scott City that was adopted by the Missouri House of Representatives in December was presented to the Scott City Council at its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night.

Edith Davidson of the Scott City Historic Preservation Commission presented the framed resolution, which recognized the city's unique achievements and rich heritage.

The resolution, which was offered by Rep. Joe Heckemeyer of Sikeston and signed by both Heckemeyer and House Speaker Steve Gaw, was adopted by the House on Dec. 4. It was presented to the city by Heckemeyer on Dec. 13. Davidson, representing the city, received the resolution.

In part, the resolution recognizes the Certificate of Merit Award bestowed on Scott City by the Missouri Community Betterment Program, the Caboose Project and the efforts of the Scott City Chamber of Commerce, the Historic Preservation Commission and several other civic organizations.

"The residents of Scott City are justifiably proud of their town's rich heritage and the uniqueness of the area in which they live," the resolution reads.

In presenting the resolution to the City Council, Davidson applauded the cooperative effort of the city government and civic leaders in bringing about the recognition.

"We are a community. It is all of us together who do things," Davidson said.