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GREG MIDDENTS |
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"Public service is a public trust and Greg Middents is
committed by his
faith and personal experience to serve." |
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Greg Middents redefined
what it is to be a public servant. He tries to practice what
he believes by being involved in civic, religious and
community programs.
Middents worked hard in
bringing Big Brothers-Big Sisters to Grayson county. His
direct involvement in this effort was recognized by honoring
him as "Volunteer of the Year" by Big Brothers & Big Sisters
of North Texas. After 10 years on the local Board of
Directors, he was recognized as the "Volunteer of the
Decade" for his tireless efforts by the Grayson County
branch. Greg continues his involvements today by serving on
the Regional Board of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of North
Texas. He is also a Big Brother for a fourth grade elementary
student.
Middents' volunteer work for "Meals
on Wheels" has spanned over 17 years. He is committed to
help others by delivering hot meals to the elderly and those
that are home bound. |
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"I do no know what I would do
if Judge Middents stopped delivering me meals... he is such
a nice young man."
Millis Young |
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Greg is an active member of the
Sherman Noon Lions Club serving on many committees.
Greg has been President of the Julien C. Hyer International
Lions Youth Camp. He is serving his 13th year as a
board member. The camp is one of 77 Lions youth camps
held around the world to promote goodwill between countries.
Greg donated winnings of $1,000.00
to the Grayson Disaster Relief. This aided local
citizens that were victims of area floods that devastated
parts of Grayson County.
Greg regularly donates blood to the
local blood bank. He has given over 88 pints of blood,
or 11 gallons. He is working on gallon number 12.
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Greg Middents received many
awards and recognitions for his 16 years of public service
and commitment to the citizens of Grayson County.
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- VFW Commitment to Youth of
Sherman Award
- Juvenile Justice Community
Service Award - Texas Attorney General
- NAACP Community & Political
Service Award
- Innovative Achievement
Award - Grayson County Juvenile Board
- Friend of Education - Phi
Delta Kappa Educational Fraternity
- Volunteer of the Decade -
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Grayson County
- Volunteer of the Year - Big
Brothers & Big Sisters of North Texas
- SISD Guidance Award
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Greg is also an active member of
Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church where he serves as an
Elder, usher and lesson reader.
Greg
Middents served our community well as Justice of the
Peace for Precinct 1 for 16 years. Greg has shown his
support for our local law enforcement officers in their
work to protect the community, and has gone beyond what
was expected in the duties of his office by developing a
very effective program to reduce truancy and keep our
children in school. He has show his commitment to
support our youth and encourage their maturity by
establishing the Big Brother/Big Sister program in
Grayson County.
Greg Middents is a
person of commitment, courage and character. I
believe he is the right person to serve us as Grayson
County Judge. I hope that you will support him
with your vote.
Dr. Lander L. Bethel, Pastor
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