This edited part of the Staff Appreciation Day event was dedicated to Jo Watts Williams, Class of 1955, on May 30, 2014 in McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts. Dr. Leo Lambert (8th Elon President) spoke of Williams’ accomplishments at Elon since 1969. Jo Watts Williams was bestowed with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award in McCrary Theatre during the university's annual Staff Appreciation Day. 00:03:00 State Senator Rick Gunn (R) of Alamance County and Elon University President Leo M. Lambert presented the honor on behalf of North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory (R). The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is among the most prestigious awards presented by North Carolina governors. Since 1963, it has recognized individuals who possess a proven record of extraordinary service to the state, contribute to their communities, exert extra effort in their careers, and dedicate significant years of service to their organizations. 00:07:35 Williams accepted the Long Leaf Pine Award (applause). 00:08:02 Williams spoke at the podium. She stated, “You know I am never speechless. But I am now. Somebody kept a lot of secrets. That is all I have to say.” 00:08:12 Williams received hugs from her children. In addition, not on the video file, Williams was named Elon’s Distinguished Alumna of the Year in 1995 and received the Elon Medallion for outstanding service to Elon in 1998. In 2013, the university named a residence hall in the Oaks neighborhood in her honor.