Night of Honors

Although Florissant City Council postponed and tabled a majority of the bills on its agenda Monday night, it didn’t halt a number of honors bestowed in the early part of the meeting, including a few that went to Mayor Robert Lowery.

Monday night’s meeting marked the final meeting before a new mayor is elected on April 5. 

Ward 4 city councilman and council president Keith English read a statement at the start of the meeting that praised not only for his past 10 years of leadership as mayor, but for his 40 years of public service beforehand. 

“Public service is both a profession and an ideal; it is accomplished through the belief that through service we can improve our community, our country and the world,” English said as he read a prepared statement. “Mayor Lowery dedicated his life to making a difference.”

For the past 50 years, Mayor Lowery has served as a police officer, a police chief and mayor. He was elected as mayor in 2001. In December, he announced he would not run for re-election and would retire to dedicate more time to his family.

“His dedication and willingness to spend his life working for the greater good, believing that through his efforts he could improve where we live, work and play,” English said. “Mayor Robert G. Lowery loves our city, and it shows.”

The almost full room gave the mayor a standing ovation his service and dedication to the city. 

Immediately following the honor, Mayor Lowery presented honors to a resident as well as a state championship team.

Proclaimations of the City

Resident Constance Kelly, mother of current judge and candidate Tim Kelly, received a proclamation from the City on her 90th birthday.

Kelly, who’s lived in Florissant with her family for more than 50 years, played a vital role in being active throughout the St. Louis metro area as well as Florissant. She worked with countless charity organizations as well as worked in getting a number of residents to municipal elections as a member of the League of Women Voters.

“Connie has always been here for the community,” Mayor Lowery said. “She is truly a wonderful, wonderful person.”

Her son, Tim Kelly, had an opportunity to speak briefly about his mother’s contributions to the Florissant community following the presentation.

“My mom and dad have done a lot of good things for the community,” he said. “But most importantly, they were great parents.”

Following Kelly’s proclamation, Mayor Lowery presented the varsity boys basketball team with their own for winning the Class 5 state championship in Columbia, MO earlier this month.

After presenting the proclamation and key to the city to head coach , Mayor Lowery explained the importance of honoring the student-athletes achievements.

“When you have men like this that exemplify all that is good, we must recognize them,” Mayor Lowery said. “They brought great distinction to this community.” 

Coach Reed expanded further on Mayor Lowery’s compliments.

“We work hard every day to make sure we turn out excellent young men,” he said. In addition, Reed said that all of the players would be attending college.

Senior , who led the Stars to the championship and will be attending the University of Arkansas, thanked everyone for their support throughout the season.