My wife Nancy and I have lived in Fountain Hills for many years and have been blessed to meet so many great residents. One comes to mind almost immediately ... Mr. John Connelly.

Mr. Connelly seems to be everywhere always giving his valuable time as a volunteer. Perhaps you have seen him at the Town Hall greeting people at the front desk. If you visit our beautiful library, he mans the book store always with a beautiful smile. John is one of the most well-read men I have known and always recommends a great book for purchase.

Many times we acknowledge the generosity and caring of people after they have moved on because as an individual or perhaps a town like Fountain Hills gets too busy.

If I were the mayor ... looking back at all the hundreds of hours he has given to the town ... I would give him a special place to be remembered. Thank you John for all you do.