Leon County honors Bruce Host by naming Northeast Branch Library after him

Arianna Otero, Tallahassee Democrat
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Former Leon County Commissioner Bruce J Host stands with his family and current Leon County Commissioner Brian Welch after unveiling the new sign for the Bruce J. Host Northeast Branch Library.
Former Leon County Commissioner Bruce J Host stands with his family and current Leon County Commissioner Brian Welch after unveiling the new sign for the Bruce J. Host Northeast Branch Library.

Leon County honored former County Commissioner Bruce Host last week by naming the county's northeast library branch after him.

Host, who served on the commission 1992-2000, represented District 4. He had a hand in the creation of the library branch, as well as the preservation of the Bradfordville School House.

Host, who still lives in the county, served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years, including in the Vietnam War, retiring with the rank of colonel. He also was appointed to serve as the Florida State Director for the Selective Service System in 2021.

Leon County Commissioner Brian Welch, who currently represents District 4, presided at the naming ceremony outside the branch, at 5513 Thomasville Rd.

He posted on social media how proud he was to bring about the naming of the branch, which received unanimous support from fellow commissioners.

This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Northeast library named for former Leon Commissioner Bruce Host