The Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 campus and community gathered Thursday, Aug. 30, to recognize and celebrate Dr. Gaynelle Hayes, vice president for administration, who retired after 50 years of service to Â鶹ɫÇ鯬, the Galveston Island community and the state of Texas.

Above, Galveston Community College District Board of Regents Chair Karen Flowers and Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 President Myles Shelton honor Dr. Hayes with a resolution from the board, a proclamation from the governor and a resolution from the Texas Senate during the ceremony.

Below (left), Galveston Mayor Jim Yarbrough proclaims Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, as Dr. Gaynelle Hayes Day in the city of Galveston. Below (right), Dr. Hayes and her daughter and son-in-law, Anne-Marie and Russell Laas, greet guests during the reception.

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