Mayor John Hutchinson wanted to recognize a local historian, Ruth Robinson, for her dedication and preservation of the history of Rockingham and Richmond County at the Rockingham City Council meeting. Pictured is Robinson, at left, and City Clerk Sabrina McDonald reading a letter from Robinson’s son congratulating her on earning this recognition. “Ruth Robinson’s life is about getting and spreading knowledge,” wrote Ruth’s friend Lois Jones. A former educator with an interest in people, Robinson has collected obituaries, old documents and clippings throughout her life. Hutchinson said he noticed that in his research, her birthday is Christmas Day. “No day could be more perfect considering her life’s work has been a gift to Rockingham. Thank you for your commitment to preserving and sharing our community’s past,” Hutchinson concluded. “Your work continues to make a difference.”
Matthew Sasser | Daily Journal
Mayor John Hutchinson wanted to recognize a local historian, Ruth Robinson, for her dedication and preservation of the history of Rockingham and Richmond County at the Rockingham City Council meeting. Pictured is Robinson, at left, and City Clerk Sabrina McDonald reading a letter from Robinson’s son congratulating her on earning this recognition. “Ruth Robinson’s life is about getting and spreading knowledge,” wrote Ruth’s friend Lois Jones. A former educator with an interest in people, Robinson has collected obituaries, old documents and clippings throughout her life. Hutchinson said he noticed that in his research, her birthday is Christmas Day. “No day could be more perfect considering her life’s work has been a gift to Rockingham. Thank you for your commitment to preserving and sharing our community’s past,” Hutchinson concluded. “Your work continues to make a difference.”