James Island to honor First Mayor Joan Sooy with Marker Dedication Sunday

James Island to honor first mayor Joan Sooy with marker dedication Sunday

The Town of James Island will hold a marker dedication ceremony in memory of its first mayor, Joan Sooy, on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road.

Sooy, who helped lead the effort to establish James Island as an independent municipality, served as the Town's first mayor from 1993 to 1997. Her leadership helped lay the foundation for the Town and its tradition of local self-government.

The ceremony will honor Sooy's life and lasting contributions to the James Island community. The public is invited to attend the dedication and join the Town in remembering her legacy of leadership and service.

WHAT:  Marker Dedication in Memory of Joan Sooy, First Mayor of James Island

WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.

WHERE: Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The ceremony is open to the public.

A flyer (JPG, 100.12 KB) for the event is attached.

For more, please visit the Town of James Island on Facebook and the web.