Ingram honored by Floyd County Commission for servant leadership

Senior Virginia Ingram has been recognized by the Floyd County Commissioners as Floyd County’s youth representative who best exemplifies the qualities of a person “With a Servant’s Heart."

In 2011, Georgia’s First Lady Sandra Deal chose her platform to be “With a Servant’s Heart” -- the foundation being volunteerism, community involvement and utilizing talents for the betterment of the community. The First Lady is committed to reaching each Georgian to spread awareness of the importance of volunteerism. As co-chair of the Georgia Children’s Cabinet, Deal recognizes a youth in each county that embodies “With a Servant’s Heart;” an outstanding individual who dedicates their time, efforts and skills to make a difference. 

According to Mrs. Deal, Ingram has demonstrated and sustained commitment for meeting individual and community needs through her dedication of time, talent and effort -- allowing her actions to speak louder than words. 

Floyd County Commissioner Rhonda Wallace nominated Ingram for her “Spread the Warmth” project, a blanket drive that Ingram has spearheaded for the past four years. Each holiday season, she collects new and gently used blankets and distributes them in conjunction with First United Methodist Church’s “Christmas Food Boxes.” So far, Ingram has collected and distributed over 800 blankets to needy families in the Rome and Floyd County area. 

She is the daughter of John and Ginger Ingram of Rome.