90 Historic Years: County proclaims Jan. 31 as American Beach Day

Commissioner A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann and the Board of County Commissioner presented a proclamation to American Beach residents on Jan. 13 declaring Jan. 31 as American Beach Day and recognizing the historic district's 90th anniversary. From left: Huppmann, Beverly Davis, Carolyn Jones, Erving Gilyard and Joe Hayman. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Commissioner A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann and the Board of County Commissioner presented a proclamation to American Beach residents on Jan. 13 declaring Jan. 31 as American Beach Day and recognizing the historic district's 90th anniversary. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

American Beach earlier this month. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

American Beach earlier this month. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Alyssia Frank looks for shells earlier this month on American Beach. Frank said she often walks on the beach, picking up trash and looking for shells. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

American Beach resident Erving Gilyard speaks at the Jan. 13 Board of County Commissioners meeting after Commissioner A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann a presented a proclamation to American Beach residents declaring Jan. 31 as American Beach Day and recognizing the historic district's 90th anniversary.

Commissioner A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann and the Board of County Commissioner presented a proclamation to American Beach residents on Jan. 13 declaring Jan. 31 as American Beach Day and recognizing the historic district's 90th anniversary. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader