By Joyce Marie Taylor
Suwannee Democrat
JASPER, Fla. — Hamilton County Corrections Officer Steve Bell was honored in a special retirement send-off at a recent White Springs Town Council meeting. Bell has been the White Springs Inmate Squad Officer for nine years, according to Mayor Helen Miller.
Three fellow corrections officers and Hamilton CI Assistant Warden Robert Smith were in attendance at the meeting in support of Bell and to honor his years of service as a corrections officer serving the county.
Mayor Miller presented Bell with a framed proclamation from the town of White Springs, along with a crystal commemorative trophy in appreciation for all he has done for the town over the years.
The proclamation, which Miller read aloud, stated, “Whereas, Officer Bell has worked among the people in our community and has dealt with community problems and has become a positive and effective influence in the town of White Springs.”
Miller continued, stating that his leadership, dedication and enthusiasm made a constructive contribution to the town and always put the greater good of the town ahead of personal considerations.
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