12th Annual Jimmie Dyess Symposium - 2022
Channel: Augusta Museum of History
Date: 2022-01-13

The symposium was created and developed to recognize Marine Lieutenant Colonel Jimmie Dyess's courage as both a citizen and a service member of the United States and to identify others who have shown similar valor or made civic contributions above and beyond the call of duty.

The 2022 Symposium includes remarks by Major General Perry Smith, who served thirty years in the United States Air Force. Honorees for 2022 are Mrs. Christine Miller Betts, Patricia and Charles Moye, and Medal of Honor recipient, Robert (Bob) Kerrey. Each will receive the Dyess Symposium's Distinguished American Award. Chris for her role in starting the first African American Museum in the region, Pat for her community leadership in the arts, Charlie for his participation as board member and volunteer in numerous organizations, and Bob for his heroism, compassion and community service.