Thank You, Hap...

His heart was in Spring Hill where he grew up. Just as his parents before him, he was dedicated to his community and to his church, and when called upon, he broadened his reach of service to the State of Alabama as a Senator in the state legislature from 1994 to 2006. Harry E. Myers, Jr., known affectionately as Happy (later shortened to Hap when he ran for Senate), wore many hats as a community leader and earned great respect and admiration among those with whom he served. He and his lovely wife, Toni, had the successful business Antoinette's Antiques for a number of years in the heart of Spring Hill.

With a warm smile and a positive attitude, Hap Myers was always ready to step forward to help his community or to advocate a cause. Such was the case when the newly formed non-profit organization The Village of Spring Hill, Inc. sought his counsel in 2006. He immediately embraced the organization's vision and secured a $300,000 state grant to hire a city planner who could help the residents, businesses and city representatives come together for a plan to preserve the future of the Spring Hill community. Thus was born The Blueprint for Spring Hill. The grant also funded initial improvements to our neighborhood center, in particular the purchase of 10 old Mobile benches which grace the streets of the Village. Our community will forever be grateful for the key role Hap Myers played during those early, important beginnings of The Village of Spring Hill.

The Board of Directors mourns the loss of one of Spring Hill's finest. Let us all look around at the improvements in our Village and salute this man who had an important part in making it happen.