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Walton EMC CEO Ronnie Lee Receives National FFA Recognition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 27, 2006

Contact Heather Hodges, 770/266-2408 or Greg Brooks, 770/266-2307

INDIANAPOLIS – Ronnie Lee of Monroe, president/CEO of Walton EMC, received the Honorary American FFA Degree, the highest honorary degree given by the National FFA Organization.  The award, presented during the 79th National FFA Convention in

Walton EMC President/CEO Ronnie Lee receives his Honorary American FFA Degree from 2005-2006 National FFA Secretary Jessie Geib.

Indianapolis October 25-28, is given to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding support of the FFA and agricultural education.

The Georgia FFA Association nominated Lee for the award and the National FFA Board of Directors approved his nomination. Lee is an advocate for FFA and agricultural education.  He has supported FFA leadership activities and career development events for many years.  Walton EMC has supported the Agricultural Electrification Career Development Event for decades, providing personnel, awards, teaching supplies and facilities to make the event successful. 

During the Honorary American FFA Degree ceremony, Lee received a certificate and medal.  His name will be permanently recorded with other honorary recipients.

FFA is a national youth organization of over 495,000 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.  The Georgia FFA Association, with over 26,000 members, is the third largest state association in the nation. 

Walton EMC is a customer-owned electric cooperative, serving 110,000 accounts in 10 Northeast Georgia counties. Its subsidiary, Walton EMC Natural Gas, serves customers statewide.

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