GREEN RIVER – On Thursday, Green River Mayor Hank Castillion gave the Extra-Mile Day Proclamation to commence November 1st. The Extra-Mile Day Proclamation recognizes individuals and organizations that donate their time and energy for the betterment of their community.

The proclamation reads, whereas Green River is a community that encourages its citizens to maximize their personal contribution to the community by giving of themselves wholeheartedly and with total effort, commitment, and conviction to their individual ambitions, family, friends, and community.

Mayor Castillion nominated the following individuals as Extra-Mile Change Makers. Their names will be sent to the White House as extra-mile change makers whose service truly stands out and deserves to be recognized. Castillion spoke about each of the nominees.

“Dottie Krauss is a superstar volunteer! She serves on numerous boards including the City’s Tree Board and the Airport Taskforce. Ms. Krauss also volunteers with the Main Street Agency and generously donates her time to the Senior Center.”

“Jeiremy Gomez was instrumental in establishing the City’s new Thomas Moran Mining Memorial Park. He is currently the Chair of the Green River Arts Council and volunteers hours of his time setting up the River Festival every year. Organizers say that “no matter the job, Jeiremy is there to help.””

“Angela Shutran has served on numerous boards over the course of many, many years. Ms. Shutran currently serves on the Chamber of Commerce Board, the Community Chest and the Library Board. She is a forward thinker who always strives to improve the quality of life in her home town.”

Allan Wilson was not pictured but was also nominated.

“Allan Wilson spent 34 years working for the City of Green River during which time he pioneered many projects for the community including the Green Belt and miles of walking and biking paths. Mr. Wilson still serves on the boards of many civic organizations and volunteers his time and knowledge whenever and wherever he can.”