Recognizing the Retirement of Steven D. Folks, Sr. As City Manager of Anniston, Alabama

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Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of Steven Folks as City Manager for Anniston, Alabama.

Mr. Folks received an associate's degree from Gadsden State Community College and a bachelor's degree from Jacksonville State University. He spent 21 years honorably serving our country in the United States Army Military Police Corp/Regiment. During his service, his assignments included Military Police instructor, Platoon Sergeant, Senior Drill Sergeant, First Sergeant and Battalion Operations Sergeant. He was honorably retired in 1995.

Mr. Folks came to work for the City of Anniston on April 10, 1995, as Recreation Leader. In July of 1996, he was promoted to Recreation Center Director at Carver Community Center and established the Good Choices Program. In March of 2007, Mr. Folks was promoted to Parks and Recreation Director. He was appointed interim City Manager in June of 2019 and became City Manager on October 28, 2019. He is an active member of the International City/County Management Association and the Alabama City/County Management Association.

Mr. Folks has been married to his wife, Vickie, for 42 years. They were blessed with three sons: Shannon (deceased), Dewan and Steven, Jr. They are the proud grandparents of nine grandchildren and one great- grandchild.

Mr. Folks serves as an ordained Deacon with Mission Church of God by Faith Ministry, where his wife serves as the Pastor.

On April 10, 2025, Mr. Folks will retire from the City of Anniston after 30 years of service.

Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing Steven Folks for his retirement and thanking him for his dedication and service to our country and to the City of Anniston. I congratulate Mr. Folks.

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