October 14, 2004
Florida Agricultural Hall Of Fame To Induct Five in 2005
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation today announced the agricultural leaders who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in February 2005. They are:
Dr. James M. Davidson
Paul J. DiMare
William D. “Billy” Long
Jo Ann Doke Smith
Frank “Sonny” Williamson Jr.
“Florida agriculture owes an immense debt of gratitude to these outstanding leaders,” Bronson said. “Their dedicated service in the areas of research, education, business and government helped make Florida agriculture into the remarkable industry that is known and admired around the world.”
They will be inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame during the 26th annual awards celebration February 15, 2005, during the Florida State Fair in Tampa. One-hundred-five people have been inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame; these five inductees will bring the total to 110.
“The contributions of these individuals have left an indelible mark on Florida agriculture,” said Reggie Brown, president of the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame. “Their tireless, unselfish efforts to promote and protect Florida’s greatest industry will be recognized with the agricultural community’s highest honor as they are inducted into the 2005 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame.”
Tickets to the event will be available in early 2005. For ticket information, contact Chuck Smith at (813) 628-4551.
