Family, friends and others gathered Tuesday to honor outgoing commissioner Gary Lee. His term ends at the end of this year. Lee has served as commissioner for 16 years. As part of the retirement reception, officials from the county, other communities, the state and organizations he had been a part of presented Lee with proclamations and gifts. At right, Lee, facing the camera, speaks with well-wishers during the reception in the commissioner’s meeting room.
(Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)