The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held its 59th annual banquet on Monday. The chamber named business owner and alderman Eric Andrus as its Citizen of the Year.
Born and raised in Bridge City Andrus is a graduate of Bridge City High School and his family has operated Central Office Supply now known as COS Printing since 1975. Andrus said he was very surprised when he was told of being honored as Citizen of the Year. He insisted that it must be a mistake, but then humbly accepted the news. Andrus reflected, “I am very humbled and I love the city, and I am just happy that they saw fit to choose me.”
Terri Gauthier nominated Andrus for Citizen of the Year. Andrus and Gauthier sit next to each other at the City Council chamber in City Hall during meetings. He has served multiple terms on the City Council in Bridge City since 2010.
Citizen of the Year is just the most recent award honoring Andrus. His service and contributions to Bridge City have been through the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and other groups.
Eric joined the Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club in April 2007. He has received the following Rotary Club awards, recognition, and activities: Paul Harris Fellow, Past President, District Spotlight Award, Rotarian of the Year, Roll of Fame, and the Presidential Citation Award 2014.
Having served as Bridge City Chamber President in 2011, Andrus currently serves as Ambassador Vice Chair and on the Board of Directors. As an Ambassador for the chamber, Eric has chaired numerous Murder Mystery Dinner events. He has also received the following Bridge City Chamber of Commerce awards: Business of the Month November 2011, Business of the Month July 2018 and Business of the Year 2009.
Andrus commented he was extremely honored to be named to the list of great citizens that have proceeded him as Citizen of the Year. Andrus is proud to use his business and his role on the City Council to promote the city he loves. “I love everything about this town, I want to see it grow and thrive,” Andrus concluded.
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