Community Action Agency Honors Carrolls

Patricia and Bobby Carroll, of Eastpoint, have been honored by the Capital Area Community Action Agency for their services.

They were honored at Tallahassee's Ramada Inn Conference Center on Jan. 22, in celebration of the annual board and volunteer recognition dinner.

Patricia Carroll was the agency's unanimous choice for Employee of the Year for 2007, while her husband, Bobby, was presented the George Polite Volunteer of the Year for Family Support Services

"She is the epitome of the team player," wrote the agency about Pat Carroll. "She constantly goes above and beyond what is expected of her. She has volunteered untold hours of her weekends and evenings as an ambassador for (the) agency.

"She is a visible presence at numerous community events and uses that platform to spread the news about the services of our agency, from family and emergency services to the Head Start program. She not only has partnered with local businesses, but also has been appointed to key positions of other organizations," they wrote.

Pat Carroll serves on various community boards and has been chosen as the youth chairperson for Franklin's Promise Coalition. In addition, she was directly responsible for the sale of more than $5,000 worth of Harley-Davidson drawing tickets. The agency also noted that she has worked tirelessly to recruit silent auction items for the 2007 Masked Benefit Ball, including a weekend Beach House, which helped make the event a great success.

"She is a hardworking dependable employee who has demonstrated her great value to our agency and the communities she serves in Franklin County," wrote the agency.

Bobby Carroll, who works for Shadetree Towing, was cited "as a man who has helped staff beyond what is expected from a volunteer. He took it upon himself to find a secure storage site for the Harley-Davidson, and negotiated the storage cost down to nothing.

"He has spent many hours helping our Franklin County staff to man outreach booths at numerous community events occurring on weekdays and even weekends," wrote the agency. "He has generously purchased supplies (straps, security, etc.) for the Harley Davidson. Whenever Franklin County staff asks his assistance, he is always ready to help do whatever is asked of him."

The Carrolls are the parents of five children and 10 grandchildren.