City of King issued the following announcement on Sept. 12.
Congratulations, Mayor Warren, on receiving the North Carolina’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine for your distinguished service to our State for over 30 years. NC Representative Kyle Hall presented the award on behalf of Governor Roy Cooper.
Last night those that attended the City Council meeting had the privilege to see our Mayor Jack Warren receive North Carolina’s governor’s highest honor, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, for persons who have made significant contributions to the State and their communities through their exemplary service and exceptional accomplishments.
Mayor Warren has served the great City of King as a Councilman for 4 years and then as Mayor for 23 years. He is the longest actively serving Mayor in the State of North Carolina. During his exemplary tenure of service to this community, Mayor Warren has served various organizations and boards, including but not limited to Lions Club President, Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, American Legion Post 290 Commander, Hospice and Palliative Care Advisory Council, and the City of King Planning Board.
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