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 RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF STEVEN D. FOLKS, SR. AS CITY MANAGER OF 
                           ANNISTON, ALABAMA

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 4, 2025

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
retirement of Steven Folks as City Manager for Anniston, Alabama.
  Mr. Folks received an associate's degree from Gadsden State Community 
College and a bachelor's degree from Jacksonville State University. He 
spent 21 years honorably serving our country in the United States Army 
Military Police Corp/Regiment. During his service, his assignments 
included Military Police instructor, Platoon Sergeant, Senior Drill 
Sergeant, First Sergeant and Battalion Operations Sergeant. He was 
honorably retired in 1995.
  Mr. Folks came to work for the City of Anniston on April 10, 1995, as 
Recreation Leader. In July of 1996, he was promoted to Recreation 
Center Director at Carver Community Center and established the Good 
Choices Program. In March of 2007, Mr. Folks was promoted to Parks and 
Recreation Director. He was appointed interim City Manager in June of 
2019 and became City Manager on October 28, 2019. He is an active 
member of the International City/County Management Association and the 
Alabama City/County Management Association.
  Mr. Folks has been married to his wife, Vickie, for 42 years. They 
were blessed with three sons: Shannon (deceased), Dewan and Steven, Jr. 
They are the proud grandparents of nine grandchildren and one great-
grandchild.
  Mr. Folks serves as an ordained Deacon with Mission Church of God by 
Faith Ministry, where his wife serves as the Pastor.
  On April 10, 2025, Mr. Folks will retire from the City of Anniston 
after 30 years of service.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing Steven Folks for his 
retirement and thanking him for his dedication and service to our 
country and to the City of Anniston. I congratulate Mr. Folks.

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