Photo courtesy of Trussville City Schools.
Former Mayor Gene Melton at his surprise reception at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium.
On Oct. 14, the Trussville City Schools superintendent, Board of Education members, Trussville City Council members (past and present), Foundation members, family and friends of former Mayor Gene Melton surprised him with a reception in the Husky Room of Hewitt-Trussville Stadium, in honor of his 20 years of service as the mayor of Trussville.
At the end of the first quarter, Melton was honored on the 50-yard line with a framed #50 HT Jersey (his football number when he played for Hewitt High School). Several of Melton’s teammates joined him on the field for the celebration.
– Submitted by Trussville City Schools.
