The Alabama chapter of the American Planning Association has named local planning commission member Warren McCord "Friend of Planning" for 2010.
This category is for nonelected officials who offer their time and service to the field of planning.
Comments from his nomination letter were read to the community at the Feb. 11 planning commission meeting.
These comments acknowledged his passion for what he does, his participation in meetings, his input which provides alternative perspectives on different issues and his desire to provide information to the public through local media.
McCord received a congratulatory standing ovation for his service to the local community.
McCord has served Auburn since 1975.
He will receive the award March 18 during the Annual Planning Conference in Tuscaloosa.
In other business during the short meeting, the commission approved annexations for Water Oak Ridge, McLendon Place and Brookhaven Farms Subdivision.
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