BACKGROUND & BIOGRAPHY
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Born: June 4, 1946 in Brunswick GeorgiaParents: Father-E. O. Kemp worked for Seaboard Coastline RailroadMother- Pauline Willis Kemp worked as a teacherCame to Fairmont in 1953 to live with Dr. & Mrs. A.H. Hayes and Mrs. Ruth FordFathers sistersMarried: Laura Lewis Kemp 3 children- Andy, Katie, DavidReligious: Member of Trinity United Methodist ChurchServe as an usherEducationAttended Fairmont City Schools 1953-1964Participated in Football 1961 & 1963Participated in Baseball 1961-1964Graduated F.H.S. 1964Attended N. C. Wesleyan College 1965-1969Graduated N. C. Wesleyan College May 1969 B. A. Degree HistoryWorkMarietta Elementary School, Marietta N. C. 1969-1970 Classroom teacherFairmont High School, Fairmont N. C. 1970-1999 Classroom teacher Social StudiesRetired 1999 with 30 years of serviceDillon (S. C.) High School 1999- Present Classroom teacher Social StudiesLakeView (S.C) High School 2006- Present Classroom teacher HistoryRetired 2009 with 40 years
Community Involvement/Service Opened Fairmont Youth Center on Thompson Street 1972 Fairmont Summer Recreation Director 1973-1982 Assisted with revival of Fairmont Festival Parade 1975 Fairmont Christmas Parade Chairman 1970’s Farmers Festival Parade Chairman 1987-1989, 2004 & 2005 Fairmont Festival Parade Emcee 1993-Present Fairmont Festival Pageant Emcee 1997-Present Fairmont Christmas Festival (Founder) & Director: 1993-Present Chairman FHS Alumni effort to place a memorial marker on former high school campus April ’97-Nov. ‘98 National Night Out Emcee: 2003-Present Co-owner of Let’s Get Physical Fitness Center in Fairmont 1982-1986 Owner of Kicks & Flicks Main Street in Fairmont 1985-1986 After school tutor at Fairmont Youth Opportunity Center 2003-Present F.H.S. Student Council Sponsor 1990-1999 F.H.S. Homecoming Parade Chairman- 1972-1999 F.H.S. Interact Club Sponsor 1990-1999
Elected/Governmental Service Elected to Fairmont Board of Commissioners November 1977 Re-Elected 1981, 1985, 1989, 1993, 1997, 2001 (28 years) Mayor Pro-Temp 1995-2005 Elected Mayor 2005- Present Have only missed 1 regular Town Board in 28 years due to an out of town required school workshop in 1989 in Durham.
Awards/Honors Fairmont Jaycees Spoke of the Year Award 1971 FHS Annual Dedication 1974 N. C. Governors Volunteer Service Award 1982 Fairmont Rotary Club “Service Above Self” Award 1992 Wal-Mart Local Government Leaders National Award 1997
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Awards/Honors Fairmont Jaycees Spoke of the Year Award 1971 FHS Annual Dedication 1974 N. C. Governors Volunteer Service Award 1982 Fairmont Rotary Club “Service Above Self” Award 1992 Wal-Mart Local Government Leaders National Award 1997 |
Government Initiatives Proposed, Presented, & Supported Consistently supported local recreation programs and naming of a recreation director Proposed monthly town newsletter 1999. In use now. Proposed town quarterly issue forums 2000 Proposed Community Activities Committee December 2004. Has been started. Co-Sponsor of Fairmont Youth Council (Helped get it organized and started) Worked for 5 years to obtain funding through a PARTF grant for a community park; when land from a burned warehouse was donated to the town a grant was finally awarded resulting in our present community park on S. Main Street Proposed original idea in January 1998 to start an effort for a community building Supported adoption of Martin Luther King Day by Town of Fairmont Supported development of Borderbelt Farmers Museum in former train depot Supported development of public library in former Southern National Bank building Member of Fairmont Housing Authority Anti-Drug Task Force in late 80’s. Worked with and encouraged Kenneth and Lisa Rust to open a McDonalds in town Fully supported the construction of our $7 million regional wastewater treatment plant Fully supported Woodfield I and II, Greenbriar LTC, and the Dyalsis Clinic located all on S. Walnut St. Currently working with company management officials to build a gazebo on grounds at Woodfield II. Fully supported partnership with Robeson County government to provide sewer for residents of East Side Park thus providing another source of revenue to town. Have called for seeking grant to run sewer to Exit 10 and 14 so when new business develops there we can offer our sewer services and gain revenue. Have consistently called for uniform enforcement of vacant lot and abandoned vehicle ordinances to improve the look of our community Instrumental in getting a committee formed to replace and enhance the four town entrance signs -1999 Supported the Fairmont Civitans in their youth baseball program Supported the Fairmont Rotary Club by sponsoring the Interact Club 1991-1999 Led effort to create a planting area adjacent to Mill Branch canal and helped or-ganize outdoor band concerts there Supported with my presence and donations the Joy Johnson annual scholarships Helped created the “Big Dawg” Circle of Friends foundation in memory of coach and teacher Bill Taylor. Foundation has sent 70 student atheletes to summer sports camps in the past 3 years. Fully supported Southeastern Regional Medical Center opening a clinic in Fairmont.
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