Welfare Workers Club members honored for 218 years of service
Last weekend, in front of a packed house at the Dickey-Givens Community Center, some of Taylor’s living legends of African-American history were honored with plaques, songs, memories—and even some joyful tears.
As part of the Welfare Workers Club’s 2024 Juneteenth celebrations, four long-serving members of the club—including Lessie Givens, Darlene Clayton, Johnnye Mae Patterson and Delores Hennington—were granted Emeritus Board Member status for one of the oldest Black organizations in Taylor on Saturday, June 15, to recognize their combined 218 years of service.
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