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Geoff Berlin, member of the Johns Creek Rotary Club, hands Margaret Krueger (center) the club’s nomination for the Jean Harris award. Lisa Hoxie, president of the Rotary Club, also presented Krueger with the award. (click for larger version) | |
January 23, 2008
Would Johns Creek be what it is today if it weren't for Margaret Krueger? Maybe there wouldn't be Autrey Mill Nature Preserve or maybe there wouldn't be the Johns Creek Community Association.
But thanks to Margaret Krueger, the nature center and the community organization are here and are thriving more than ever.
Krueger, a Johns Creek resident since 1980, has worked hard for the community and the progress of women – and said everything she done is because it was "the right thing to do."
Because of her efforts, the Johns Creek Rotary Club honored Krueger with a nomination for the Jean Harris award, a district level rotary award that recognizes outstanding efforts by non-rotarian women who have made significant contributions to the development and progress of women.
The award is also to help communities become better acquainted with activities that promote the progress and development of women. The winner will be announced at the rotary club's district conference in April.
"We are truly honored to have Margaret as our honoree," said Lisa Hoxie, president of the Johns Creek Rotary Club. "She has done so much for the community and has done it purely through her heart."
Krueger's list of efforts and accomplishments is seemingly endless.
She responded to the need of monitoring zoning and building practices in the early 1980s, when she moved to the Johns Creek area.
"I'm very proud and honored to recognize Margaret," said Geoff Berlin, member of the rotary club who nominated Krueger. "She's had the insight to realize what's right before anyone did. She has helped build a sense of community within Johns Creek."
Berlin said residents will realize the impact that she's made in 20 years.
"It's through her energy that we have the city of Johns Creek," said Berlin. "When good people volunteer, good things happen."
Krueger was also seen as being responsible for registering a large percentage of North Fulton voters and for founding the Johns Creek Community Association.
In the early 1990s, Krueger labored to amend IRS practices that affected women and subsequently the Innocent Spouse reforms which protect divorcees from lost taxes, passed in Congress.
"I think her biggest contribution is the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve," said Berlin. "She was able to get land and keep it for the community. So few communities realize it until it's too late."
Krueger said she wanted to save Autrey Mill because it was in a crisis.
"I kind of tested God with Autrey Mill," said Krueger. "I told him, 'I think you'd be interested in a nature center and I need to make it happen.' He has done above and beyond for me."
Krueger said she is always surprised when she's honored with awards for her accomplishments.
She received the Certificate for Outstanding Community Service for Voter Registration in 1985, which was presented to her by Coretta Scott King. She also received the Outstanding Lifetime Achievement in Volunteer Serves for the Citizens of Johns Creek last year at the Mayor's Ball.
In October, the Fulton County Republican Party awarded Krueger the Connie Russell Midura Legacy Award.
Krueger currently works on constituent services for Sen. Johnny Isakson.
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