Parks Director Chuck Eddington wanted to show his appreciation to Mayor Jackson for his involvement in building the Creekside Community Center and for the quality of life the complex brings to the community.

The City’s Department Heads and Harrison Parks and Recreation leaders gathered in the Golf Simulator Room at Creekside on Thursday morning to surprise and honor Mayor Jackson for his role in building Creekside and for his desire that all students have the opportunity to play golf and gain the confidence and character-building skills that golf provides.

The plaque reads, “To Jerry Jackson, for your incredible love of golf, your heart for all students, and your desire to give them the opportunity to play the game. As mayor, you said many times, “Golf builds character, and we wanted to give young people that chance, who might not normally have the financial means to experience golf.”

“Golf can be a tool for personal growth and social mobility. Golf teaches one patience and the focus to overcome obstacles that translate to various aspects of life, including education, career, and personal relationships.”

The plaque will hang in the Harrison Battery and Tire Golf Simulator Room at Creekside Community Center.