Scholegel honored for leadership

BAY ST. LOUIS -- More than 350 people gathered at the Hollywood Casino ballroom in Bay St. Louis to honor former Gulfport Mayor George A. Schloegel with the Roy S. Estess Public Service Leadership Award. "I am grateful to you for this recognition. I am humbled by it and I can promise you this will stay very close to my heart," said Schloegel. Al Watkins, of A2Research and former chairman of Partners for Stennis, said Schloegel "is a man of great character and integrity. He believes that science and innovation are critical to America's success in the 21st century." (Source: Sun Herald, 04/05/14)