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John L. Kelly of Yukon has been named board vice chairman for 2021 for Best Western Hotels & Resorts.
Kelly, who previously served as secretary-treasurer of the board of directors, brings decades of hospitality experience and 27 years of Best Western ownership to his role as vice chairman.
“It is an honor to have been named vice chairman by my colleagues on the board,” said Kelly.
Last week, Congress passed H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, providing coronavirus relief and federal appropriations until Sept. 30, 2021. The bipartisan, bicameral package included a number of important priorities.
Key priorities included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act include:
RAMP-UP Act:
Visitation for Victorio Alejandro Ramirez will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30 in the Benson Memorial Chapel. Graveside service with military honors will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31 at the El Reno Cemetery with Deacon Lloyd Menz officiating. Services are under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.
Vic died Dec. 26, 2020, at Integris Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon. He was born Nov. 30, 1967, in El Reno, one of five children of Joe “Nick” Ramirez Jr. and Emily Ann (Bushyhead) Ramirez.
