One of Danville’s unsung heroes was given special recognition during the Martin Luther King day celebration on Monday. Mary Thompson has been the chairman of the King Day celebration for 25 years. Sandra Finch, Danville’s Human relations Administrator, told the crowd that Mrs. Thompson was originally reluctant to take the leadership post. But she has made the MLK celebration what it is today.
She says that Thompson has for many years been active in a variety of events for her community.
Other speakers praised Thompson for the work she has done in the community including Elder Tyson Parks, current chair of the MLK Celebration committee, and Danville Mayor Rickey Wiliams.
Thompson briefly addressed the crowd, saying she couldn’t have done it all without their help.
