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their degrees. In addition to financial quietly lend support for the causes and facility which they helped champion. Such
support, Williamson shares his time and programs for which he greatly cares. sincere humility and generosity are among
expertise as a member of the Van Buren Only after considerable discussion and the many reasons that Williamson was
Municipal Utilities Commission Board of encouragement from friends did the deserving of the Chamber’s Iverson Riggs
Directors and the Lyon College Board of Williamsons agree to allow their names Citizen of the Year Award. Congratulations
Trustees. He has also served as Chairman to be displayed at the new Arts on Main to this most distinguished servant leader!
of the U.S. Marshals Museum Foundation,
the AETN Foundation, the Arkansas
Community Bankers Association, and the
UAFS Foundation.
One of Williamson’s most valuable
contributions has been the culture he www.odiorneinsurance.com
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and contribute their time and talents
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With his blessing they have served in (479) 262-2108
numerous roles that have benefited the P.O. Box 7387
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playing an active part in their churches and
schools. These efforts have set the bank
apart as a leader in corporate citizenship. Hassle-Free
In a reference letter sent by Ken Kilgore,
Williamson was described as “one of the Worry-Free Banking
most caring, compassionate and giving
persons I’ve ever been associated with.”
Rusty Myers, who nominated Williamson
for the Citizen of the Year award, added
“he and Carole have made contributions
that have been for the betterment of 615 E. Pointer Trail, Van Buren
Van Buren, the region and the state of
Arkansas.” 479-297-6400 • todaysbank.com Strong. Stable. Secure
Williamson has never been one to
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