CONROE FOUNDER'S DAY BOARD MEMBERS AWARD CITIZEN OF THE YEAR PLAQUE, AND REBEL JOAN OF ARC PARTICIPATES IN SUPPORT!
Left to Rt: CFD: Margie Taylor, CFD & RJOA: Lyn Howard, Recipient: Joe Haliti, CFD & RJOA: Elaine Collings, RJOA: Charlotte Belin.

Conroe Founder’s Day Board Members are proud to present this Special Plaque Recognition for “Conroe Citizen of the Year 2025” to JOE HALITI, for all his benevolent, patriotic, and philanthropic work. Mr. JOE HALITI is the owner of Joe’s Italian Restaurant in Conroe, who has fed many thousands of first responders during trying times for Conroe and Montgomery County. On May 30th, CFD Charter Members: MARGIE TAYLOR, CFD President: LYN HOWARD, and CFD Past Secretary:
ELAINE COLLINGS presented this beautiful plaque to MR. HALITI, outside his Restaurant in front of his beautiful painted Mural down the long side entrance of his Restaurant. Again MR. HALITI’S spirit and Patriotism is in full display for all citizens to see his appreciation to his wonderful city of Conroe. Also attending in full support is the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy: Vice President: CHARLOTTE BELIN who is also a Citizen of Conroe and Patriotic supporter.
LYN HOWARD and ELAINE COLLINGS are also Rebel Joan Of Arc Officers and Charter Members, who give their time and efforts to their community. MARGIE TAYLOR is a “Gold Star Mother”, and CHARLOTTE BELIN serves on the RJOA Veterans Committee, as does ELAINE COLLINGS. This Plaque was designed and created by CFD President: LYN HOWARD. After the Presentation was done, All present feasted on the delicious food at Joe’s Italian Restaurant. MR. HALITI has hung this beautiful plaque, along with his other many recognitions, on the walls of his restaurant. Please stop by and support our local merchants and meet him! He is such a “Grateful and Kind Man”.
Other Conroe Founder’s Day Board Members unable to attend, but but very important to this Board and “Citizen of the Year Annual Award” – that was developed by the Conroe Founder’s Day Organization are: LAUREN ARNOLD: Chairman of Operations, SHANA ARTHUR: Councilwoman & City Liaison, and also a RJOA Member, ROBIN FURGUSON: Associate Board Member, De’ANDRE GUIN, SR: Treasurer, and Chairman of Citizen of the Year Committee, JANEEN McSWAIN: City Liaison, REBECCA SMITH-NASH: Associate Board Member- Grants/&501 c3…
The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter Salutes the Conroe Founder’s Day Board Members for bringing this important recognition to a yearly/Annual Production for the Citizens of Conroe and Montgomery County, for their appreciation and awareness. We are happy to be a part of the Festivities and promote the History of Conroe and Montgomery County.
~CONGRATULATIONS TO JOE HALITI, CONROE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2025, AND TO
CONROE FOUNDER’S DAY BOARD MEMBERS!~
Submitted by RJOA Chairman of Public Relations:
Elaine Collings, ehcollings@gmail.com

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