Freedom of the Borough for Jack Hatfield

01/07/2009

Freedom of the Borough for Jack Hatfield

A lifetime of devoted service to the town has been recognised, when the Freedom of the Borough was conferred upon local sporting hero and businessman Jack Hatfield. The Chair put the resolution to the meeting and after it has been declared carried, Chief Executive read the Oath of Freedom which Mr Hatfield accepted before signing the Roll of Admissions of Freedom. Mr Hatfield was then presented with a sealed and illuminated framed copy of the resolution inscribed on vellum by the Chairman of the Council.

Mr Hatfield is recognised for his ‘contribution to the social and economic well-being of the town and to sport and sporting facilities’ as well as ‘his nurturing and encouragement of aspiring young sportsmen and sportswomen and his role as ambassador for the town’.

Posted: 01/07/2009