“NEBRASKA”
YESTERDAY, TODAY,
TOMORROW AND BEYOND
Economic Development and Cultural Preservation
Welcome Jerry Johnson the newly appointed
Executive Director of the Nebraska U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association.
Jerry returned to his hometown of Sutton, Nebraska in 2005 after 44
years, most of which was spent with the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a
Lieutenant Colonel.
He immediately became involved in the local historical society and is
currently on the Tourism and Publicity Committee of the Sutton Chamber
of Commerce.
“Route 6 was a critical transportation and communications link in the
development of Nebraska and neighboring states. I hope to preserve the
memory of that contribution and look forward to working with the
citizens of Nebraska to make the Cornhusker portion of Route 6 the
central hub of the Association and the extended Route 6 community.”
A major challenge for the Nebraska Association is to create economic
growth in the inner cities, small towns and rural communities. Jerry
invites others to join the team as active members and believes we can
prepare a bright future for the young people now living along the Grand
Old Highway.
High school and college students are encouraged to join the
Association’s internship program. There are no membership dues for
full-time students or active military personnel.
To learn more about the Nebraska Association and how you can become a
member contact Jerry at
Nebraska@route6tour.com
Jerry R. Johnson, and Liz Hofmann, "Dug-Out Days" in Sutton, NE. June 30, 2007
We all know Jerry, however, Liz Hofmann is new to the Association. Liz became a
member of the Board of Directors of the National Association in June, 2007. She will
oversee our Youth and Student Internship Programs. She is the Vice President of the
Sutton Historical Society and an active member of the Sutton Chamber of Commerce.
Over the years she has been a school teacher (Her teaching certificate is current) and
worked with various community youth programs including being a Girl Scout leader.
Watch for the Full Sized image of the announcement below
in the Spring, 2007 Issue of American Road Magazine.
Here is a picture of David Kunes the young man who is bicycling the "6"
from California
to Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Behind him, left to right, are Liz L.
Hofmann our Vice Chair - Educational
Programs, Ashley J. Thompson - Executive Director of Program Development
and
Jerry R. Johnson our Executive Director for the State of Nebraska.
(In front of the Museum - July 29, 2007 Sutton, NE -
Picture by Rita Johnson)
