State and local officials along with others held a celebration and dedication of the Marion Post Office in honor of civil rights leader Albert Turner Sr.Â
The legislation to rename the post office was signed into law on Jan. 5. Turner was the father of Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner Jr.Â
In attendance were:
U.S. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (AL-07)
Chairman, Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner Jr.
Evelyn Turner, Spouse of Albert Turner Sr.
Perry County Commissioner Barbara Howze
Senator Bobby Singleton
Minority Leader of the Alabama Senate, Senator Robert Stewart
June Martindale, USPS District Manager
Sharon Smith, USPS Manager, Post Office Operations
Gail Crews, USPS Postmaster, Marion Post Office
Stephanie Johnson, USPS Manager, Customer Relations
Other Officials
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