Dear Register readers, Dear Emerson, In a couple of hours, I learned that Emerson had passed away at just about the time I was writing this note. Emerson was Chairman of the Board of Iola Industries from 1969 to 2003, 34 years. I know that I speak for the entire Iola Industries board when I say, we will miss him greatly.
I woke up really early this morning, a little after 5 a.m. Emerson Lynn was in my thoughts and I wanted to write him another note. I wanted to write about his contributions to Iola Industries. Around 6 o’clock, I got up and wrote this letter.
How many hours, how many days, how many weeks, months and years have you spent, Emerson, thinking, planning and working for the people of Iola and Allen County?
Nobody but you really knows that number, but everyone in Iola Industries appreciates that number ….. the time you spent doing your best to get the best for Iola and all of the surrounding area.
I know we have thanked you before, but I want to say once again, “Thank you, Emerson” for all you have done. We hope you know how much we appreciate your leadership in this organization.
Your friend, Mary Kay
Mary Kay Heard,
Chairman of the Board,
Iola Industries
Letter to the editor — April 25, 2013
