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<\/p>\nThe Rev. Lester Lattany \u201987 \u201891, a member of Tusculum College\u2019s Board, was recognized January 17 for his contributions to higher education by a regional heritage group.<\/p>\n
Rev. Lattany was one of five honorees recognized during the seventh annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the Langston Heritage Group at Wesley United Methodist Church in Johnson City. The historical organization is committed to documenting the history of African-Americans in the Northeast Tennessee region.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are not enough good things to say about Lester Lattany,\u201d said Mary Alexander, director of the Langston Heritage Group, in presenting the award. Rev. Lattany came to the area from Brunswick, Ga., and \u201cthe sky has been the limit for him,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Rev. Lattany and the other honorees were recognized because of the type of people they are \u2013 men who have worked hard and prepared themselves for leadership as well as being men of strong character, Alexander noted.<\/p>\n
The president and chief executive officer of the Johnson City Area United Way, Rev. Lattany is pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Kingsport. An active community leader, his service to others includes membership on the boards of the United Way of America and Tennessee, the board of Washington County Court Services, and the board of Tri-Cities Christian School.<\/p>\n
Rev. Lattany joined the Tusculum Board of Trustees last year. He also serves on the College\u2019s Johnson City President\u2019s Advisory Council. He earned a bachelor\u2019s degree from Tusculum in 1987 and a master\u2019s degree from Tusculum in 1991.<\/p>\n
Another member of the Johnson City President\u2019s Advisory Council was also honored \u2013 Robert L. White, who is public relations director at the Johnson City Power Board. White was recognized for his service on the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and was also keynote speaker for the breakfast.<\/p>\n
In addition to Rev. Lattancy and White, the Langston Heritage Group honored Paul Montgomery who serves on the Tennessee Board of Regents; Dr. Paul Stanton, president of East Tennessee State University; and the Rev. C. Danny Johnson, a member of the Board of Trustees of Milligan College.<\/p>\n
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The Rev. Lester Lattany’87 ’91 receives an award from the Langston Heritage Group during a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast on January 17.<\/p>\n
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