Chamber Hosts First Responders Lunch, Thanks Supporters


Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were honored to serve First Responders at the luncheon. From left: Brandy Filz, Amanda Treat-Brock, Pam Hall, Nicole Shedd, Vickie Horton, Taighen May, Andi Foster, and Leon Aldridge

May 8, 2026 - (Photo Album) - SC Chamber First Responders Appreciation Lunch - Presented by Badders Law Firm

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Center Independent School District hosted an Appreciation Lunch for First Responders, presented by Badders Law Firm on Friday, May 1st. Pete Low cooked a delicious barbeque meal.

First Responders including police officers, department of public safety officers, constables, Sheriff Deputies, firemen, medics, Game Wardens and law enforcement officials were the honored guests.

Public servants and peace officers carry a responsibility for maintaining order, enforcing the law and protecting the lives and property of our citizens. Often, service involves personal sacrifices and even personal danger.  The appreciation lunch recognizes the contribution law enforcement makes to the community.

Thank you to all our Generous Sponsors.  Presenting Sponsor was Badders Law Firm. Gold Sponsors were Focused Care of Center, Spartan Structures and Specter Inc. Silver Sponsors were Brock’s Rocks, BTS Disposal, Farmers State Bank, H&R Block, McWilliams Heating Cooling and Plumbing and Ray Jones Chevrolet.  Table Sponsors were: Aurora Concepts, BOM Bank, C&J A/C & Electrical, CenterPoint Energy, Hope Community Medicine, Mathews Realty, R&D Distributing, Raymond Motor Company, Republic Services, Shelby County Today, Shelby Insurance Agency, Shelby Savings Bank, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance and Wright Dodge. Thank you to Chicken Express for donating all the tea.

Thank you to everyone to helped, especially the Center ISD Maintenance Staff.