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12 Morristown Magazine rushed down there to see it.” After Ready Mix USA installed the concrete path to the fountain, Fred was ready to be opened to the public. Seeing the community’s support, Grooms and the club are glad they could restore a piece of history for the area. “We have heard so many stories from the community about how Fred was a part of their childhood and now they can take their kids or grandkids to see him, and it just makes you feel good and lucky that you could do something like that for the community.” State reps. Rick Eldridge, Jeremy Fai- son and State Sen. Steve Southerland presented the club with a proclamation for its dedication to its mission. “One of the best parts of what we do at the capital is recognize service orga- nizations and explain the contributions that they give to their community,” El- dridge said. “The Morristown-Hamblen Lions Club is one of those great organi- zations who truly make a difference in their community.” “We want to recognize you for your contributions because you all have chan- ged so many lives and this community is lucky to have you. So on behalf of my- self, Jeremy Faison, Steve Southerland and Jay Reedy (District 74 state rep and a Lions club member), we thank you and present this proclamation for your ser- vice.” What many people don’t know is that Fred had a brother. The Morristown Cherokee Lions Club originally bought “Frank” for Frank Lorino Park and “Fred” for Fred Miller Park. Many generations of children drank water from the lions head fountains at two Morristown-area parks. Frank managed to stay in public use longer, but in went into storage a decade or more after Fred. Now, after a shorter stint behind the scenes, “Frank” the lion has brought When Fred the Lion returned to Fred Miller Park, brother and sister David Hoard and Lisa Maples recreated their photo from 1975.