January 10 is "Lawton Dews Day" in the City of North Myrtle Beach

During their January 6 meeting, the members of the North Myrtle Beach City Council presented a Proclamation to city resident Lawton Dews, naming January 10 Lawton Dews Day in North Myrtle Beach.

Left to Right in Photo: Council members Bob Cavanaugh, Nicole Fontana, Terry White, Mayor Marilyn Hatley, Lawton Dews, Hank Thomas, J.O. Baldwin, Fred Coyne.

During the presentation, Mayor Marilyn Hatley said that, while many residents support their community in some way, Lawton Dews’ involvements have been exceptional.

For years, Lawton Dews has attended most City Council meetings, offering public comments that are very supportive of public safety and other personnel.

He has shown a special interest in lifting up public safety personnel, and initiated major events, examples of which include arranging for a large gathering of residents at a July 2017 City Council meeting to thank and praise public safety personnel, and a organizing a major September 2019 awards banquet honoring state, county and municipal public safety personnel.

Lawton Dews arranged and promoted these and other events without a desire for personal reward. He has also been involved in the community on many other helpful levels.

Mayor Hatley encouraged North Myrtle Beach citizens to reach out to Lawton Dews to thank him for his efforts on behalf of law enforcement and the community.