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David Butler is Marina Association Member of the Year for 2007

David L. Butler has named Member of the Year by the Kentucky & Tennessee Marina Association 2007.

The award was present at the group's recent annual meeting at the Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel and Conference by Terry Brown, owner of Emerald Isle Marina and Resort on Green River Lake.

Butler has owned Holmes Bend Marina & Resort on Green River Lake for over 20 years and has been a champion of the fast-growing Adair County tourist industry.

Top leaders in promoting tourism as a component of the Adair County economy, including Sue Stivers, CJE Ann Melton, and Mayor Pat Bell all took notice of the contribution David Butler has made to the tourist industry here, and congratulated him on his latest honor.



Sue Stivers, Executive Director of the Columbia-Adair County Tourism Industry said, "I couldn't be more proud. David Louis Butler is a major reason why Adair County's tourism growth rate is outpacing the state's. He's been a major promoter, not only of his business and Green River Lake, but of other Adair County tourist attractions."Mayor Pat Bell shared the community's pride in the award. "I congratulate David Butler. He is really a great community asset. He's worked dliigently to build tourism in Adair County, and that means so much to all of us. I wish him continued smooth sailing."

Judge Ann Melton commended Mr. Butler receiving the honor and for his leadership, saying, "I have personally known David for a number of years and during that time David has provided leadership and countless hours of his time promoting tourism in Adair County. She added, "I cannot think of anyone deserving this award more than David Butler. He has played a tremendous role in the past. We hope he'll continue to be recognized for all he's done for Adair County in the past. Of course we're still looking to him for ideas as tourism creates new jobs for Adair Countians."The plaque reads: The Kentucky Marina Association proudly presents the Member of the Year Award to David Louis Butler for his Dedication and Outstanding Service to the Kentucky Marina Industry 2007.

Butler is past president of the Kentucky Marina Association and presently serves on the Board of Directors.


This story was posted on 2008-01-16 09:07:57
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David L. Butler KY Marina Association member of the year!



2008-01-16 - Bowling Green, KY .
DAVID L. BUTLER, left, holds the plaque honoring him has Kentucky Marina Association Member of the Year, presented by Terry Brown. Butler has operated Holmes Bend Marina & Resort on Holmes Bend Road, Green River Lake, for over 20 years and has been a major reason why Adair County's industry has had such dramatic growth. Brown is owner of Emerald isle Marina and Resort on Green River in Taylor County.

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