Aderholt praises WACF’s work at annual luncheon

The ninth annual Walker Area Community Foundation luncheon served as a time to celebrate the Foundation’s 15 years of supporting Walker County as well as a time to look forward to the WACF’s future.

More than 300 people attended the luncheon, which was held Friday at the Community Health Systems Activities Center in downtown Jasper. U.S. Rep Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) served as the keynote speaker for the event.

During his speech, Aderholt didn’t discuss politics. Instead, he focused on the history of representatives from the fourth congressional district and the work of the WACF.

“Walker County should be proud of this organization,” he said. “The Walker Area Community Foundation represents Alabama values. Since it was organized in 1995, it has done a tremendous job of meeting needs in this area. This is something the entire area should be proud of.”

Aderholt said visiting the WACF’s new home, the Bankhead House and Heritage Center, in October was a highlight of his 2009 Agriculture and Industry Tour.

He said the trip to the home reminded him of the men whose footsteps he is following.

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