Honor ceremonies on commission agenda

By Mike Steely

Senior Writer

steelym@knoxfocus.com

Three Honorary Resolutions are in the works for the Knox County Commission’s April meetings.

Knoxville businessman and former state Representative Eddie Mannis will be featured for his continuing efforts with HonorAir Knoxville. The nonprofit organization has taken military veterans on 36 trips to the nation’s capital to visit military sites including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and other important sites.

Mannis founded HonorAir in 2007 and is a successful Knoxville business owner, supporter of various efforts and events, and served as Knoxville Deputy Mayor.

The West Valley Middle School Girls Basketball Team will be honored by Commissioners Shane Jackson and Angela Russell. The team went undefeated this season and earned the title of Knox County District Champions.

Several local organizations will be honored for their efforts to remove trash and create awareness of litter control across our region. At-large Commissioner Larsen Jay is sponsoring the honors that include Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, Ijams Nature Center and Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful.