Jick Garland: Gastonia figure, WWII veteran, lawman
James Boyce Garland known as Jick, longtime Gastonia mayor and lawyer, served as forward observer in World War II earning a Bronze Star. He encouraged regional cooperation, helped shape water and sewer projects, faced a 1997 election loss, and remains active in civic life and law practice with his son at the firm.
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Longtime Gastonia civic leader Jack Garland listed for service
Former Gastonia Mayor Jack Garland has held numerous roles including campaign chair for United Way of Gaston County and chair of the Lees-McRae College board of trustees. He served as vice chair of Gaston College trustees and led the Lineberger Cancer Center visitors at UNC Chapel Hill, among many other civic duties. Garland has been named Citizen of the Year by the Gastonia Civitan Club and received the W. Duke Kimbrell Lifetime Civic Achievement Award from the Gastonia Jaycees.
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