John Henderson Celebrates 30 Years of Service with the City of Sanger

LITTLE ELM, Texas - Dec. 5, 2024 - PRLog -- The City of Sanger is proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone in John Henderson's career. John recently marked 30 years of dedicated service to the community. A true hometown hero, John has been an integral part of the City's growth and development since beginning his journey with Sanger at the age of 16.

Starting as a summer worker in Public Works, Recreation, Parks, and Mowing, John's commitment to his community quickly became evident. At 19, he joined the City of Sanger full-time in the Public Works Department. His responsibilities ranged from water and streets to occasionally supporting the Parks Department.

By the age of 24, John's leadership qualities were recognized, and he was promoted to crew lead, managing a growing team as Sanger expanded. At age 28, he was elevated to Foreman and soon thereafter to his current role as Supervisor, a position he has held with dedication and excellence.

In addition to his contributions in Public Works, John has served as a volunteer firefighter with the City of Sanger since he was 21. Over the years, he has achieved advanced firefighter certification and basic EMT credentials, earning the prestigious Firefighter of the Year award five times. Though he once dreamed of a full-time firefighting career, John chose to stay in Public Works to support his growing family while continuing his volunteer service.

When asked about his long tenure with Sanger, John shared, "Sanger is my hometown. I grew up here, and the City has always been a great place to work. I can't imagine working anywhere else."

Looking ahead, John has no plans to retire anytime soon. "As long as the Good Lord blesses me with the ability to get up and go to work, I plan to do just that," he said.

The City of Sanger extends its deepest gratitude to John Henderson for his three decades of dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to making Sanger a better place. His work has touched every corner of the community, and his legacy of service will inspire generations to come.

For more information about the City of Sanger and our dedicated employees, visit https://www.sangertexas.org