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TLOD: Rose City Chapter – Tyler, Texas
In Recognition
of
Lady Ollie McLemore Crawford
Artist/Designer, Retired Art Instructor and Fine Arts Director - Tyler Independent School District
Below is a copy of the original crown that was “hand” drawn
by Lady Ollie McLemore Crawford.
Designer of the “Crown” logo and brand The Star, Jewels, octagon shapes around each letter in the
Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc word “TOP”, and the banner
(Pictured is a “graphic” replica of the original artwork) This information was witnessed and is
certified by the signature of Lady LaVerne Madlock,
Lady Ollie McLemore Crawford was TLOD FOUNDER and 2nd National President, dated
designing, drawing and painting backdrops, flyers, December 30, 2009 at Tyler, Texas.
and banners for public and private events before
the public was introduced to computers and The Rose City Chapter members recognized
graphic arts software. Today one can walk into Lady Ollie Crawford’s contribution by presenting
several church buildings in Tyler, Texas to view her her with the Sapphire Anniversary Recognition
artwork that is displayed in backdrops as witness to Award on Saturday, January 30, 2010 during the
her creative and artistic genius. chapter’s 45th Anniversary Celebration. The award
was acknowledged jointly by Lady Jackie Pope,
In 1964 Lady Crawford was recruited and TLOD National President, and Lady Loris Anderson,
commissioned by the FOUNDERS of TLOD to design National Area One Director.
and submit the logo for the organization. She was
later inducted into TLOD through the Rose City It was Founder Lady Madlock’s request
Chapter at Tyler, Texas. before she took ill in 2009 to have this historical
contribution of Lady Ollie M. Crawford recognized
Lady Crawford is a retired art instructor. by all Ladies of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.
Lady Crawford was again honored by Lady
Sharon Mosley, president, and the chapter
members during their annual Founders Day
Celebration on June 3, 2017. Lady Harnell
Williams, TLOD National Area One Director was in
attendance to acknowledge the recognition. A
congratulatory greeting was sent by Lady Drema
Lee Woldman, TLOD National President.
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