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Presentation of the 2025 Witness to History Award to Carol Dingman.
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REQUESTOR:
City of Farmers Branch Historical Preservation and Restoration Board
INTRODUCTION BY THE MAYOR:
On behalf of the City of Farmers Branch City Council, I am honored to recognize and present this ceremonial item to Carol Dingman for the 2025 Witness to History Award.
BACKGROUND:
At the January 23, 2025, Historical Preservation and Restoration Board meeting, the Board voted unanimously to recognize Carol Dingman as the resident recipient of the "Witness to History" award. This award was created to recognize long-time Farmers Branch residents and/or organizations that have contributed to the City of Farmers Branch in an outstanding manner. To qualify for the "Witness to History" award, an individual must reside in the Farmers Branch for 50 years or more, and award winners are selected based on their significant contribution to the City.
Carol Dingman has called Farmers Branch home for almost 55 years. Her involvement with the community began in 1978 when she served on the City's Zoning Board of Adjustments and Building Code Board of Appeals and then the Farmers Branch Planning and Zoning Commission in the late 70s into the early 80s. Carol then became a City Council member in 1981, serving until 1987. After her service on the City Council, she served on the Charter Committee in 2013 and 2016 and has most recently served on the Historical Preservation and Restoration Board from 2016 to 2020, where she was instrumental in finalizing the Strategic Plan and gaining approval for the Venue 1842 Event Center.
Carol has helped make Farmers Branch an outstanding City through her contributions as a City Council member, Board member, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Rotary International Club member, mentor for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD school students, and member of the Farmers Branch Woman's Club. She is also a well-respected and talented artist, having won multiple art shows and co...
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