Baker and Valentino Receive Distinguished Service Award

The Knox County EMA Executive Board and the Knox County Commissioners have recognized two outstanding EMA volunteers. Art Baker and Patrick Valentino received the Knox County Emergency Management Agencies Distinguished Service Award.

Art and Pat were presented the award in recognition of unselfish commitment and dedicated service to the citizens of Knox County. Mark Maxwell, EMA Director, commented that the agency would not be able to accomplish all it does without the efforts of these to tremendous volunteers.In 2016, Art and Pat provided the agency with just under 900 hours of volunteer service.