NCR Staff Report
Two Nassau County employees were honored Dec. 17.
The Board of County Commissioners recognized Scott Lear’s 25-year milestone with the county. He is a truck driver with the Road Department. Road Director Darren Marsh shared that Lear was originally hired as a maintenance helper before advancing into his current role.
“Scott is now one of our lead, senior truck drivers, and we rely on him to train future truck drivers,” Marsh said. “He is a true team player and is always one of the first to step up when help is needed in other areas. That kind of effort and dedication is hard to find, and I appreciate Scott for all he has done.”
Also recognized was Youth Librarian Michelle Forde, who is celebrating 20 years of service to Nassau County. Director of Strategic Advancement Brandy Carvalho highlighted Forde’s tremendous impact on the community, noting that she facilitates at least five youth programs each week. That’s more than 260 programs annually.
“Over 20 years, that’s
5,200 times Michelle has introduced children to curiosity, learning, and often their very first library card,” Carvalho said.
She continued, “She has inspired Nassau County youth to become lifelong learners. It takes a special person to do this work, and we are grateful she has chosen to share her talents with Nassau County.”