AL HR8

Honors Mr. Cecil Batchelor of Russellville, Alabama for his service and professional achievements.

Recognizes his World War II naval service, including helping change the future of German Prisoner of War Georg Giersberg.

Credits his leadership at Citizens Bank (later CB and S Bank), where he served as Chairman of the Board for over 50 years and oversaw expansion from 1 branch to 57 branches across Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Acknowledges his civic contributions including 72 years as a Civitan member, founding the Russellville Industrial Board and Jaycees, and serving on the Russellville City School Board and Martin Methodist College Board of Trustees.

Notes his community honors including being named Russellville's Outstanding Citizen of the Year and Franklin County's Citizen of the Year, and induction into the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame.