The Austin County Fair is pleased to have Alfred Hall serve as our Grand Marshal for this year's Fair Parade!
Alfred was born during the heat of the summer on July 24, 1956 in San Felipe, Texas. For the past sixty-seven years, San Felípe has been Alfred's hometown. Alfred started his education at Austin County Elementary. After five years, he transferred to Sealy Elementary due to segregation. While in High School, Alfred was very involved with the Future Farmers of America. His role model was Mr. F.O. Tyler, his agriculture teacher. Mr. Tyler would always say Alfred, "You are one of my boys," Alfred also was a star athlete in high school participating in football and track. After graduation, Alfred had to make a difficult decision. His decision was to enter the workforce instead of attending college. He started his career as a welder. After forty-six years, Alfred retired as a fabricator supervisor. Alfred took pride in training the younger generation to be a welder and earn their welding certification.
While in High School, Alfred met the love of his life, Miss Brendalyn Zellis. They sat next to each other during English their sophomore year, but it took a year before Alfred would ask Miss Brendalyn out on a date. April 29, 1977; Alfred and Brendalyn were married. They were one for the next forty-two years. Their marriage brought two boys into this world, Alfred Jr., and Bradley. These two sons started Alfred's involvement in the Austin County Fair, They exhibited swine and sheep through their years in 4H and FFA. After a few years, Alfred was asked to join the Lamb Committee, he then became a director on the Austin County Fair Board. Today, Alfred is the Director in Charge over the lamb and goats. Alfred also helps on the Main Gate Parking, Agriculture Mechanics, Build Off, and Scholarship Committees, Alfred opens every Austin County Fair Board Meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and a Prayer.
Alfred has a heart for community involvement. When someone asks him if he can help or serve, Alfred's answer is always "Yes," Alfred has been a member of the San Felipe City Council for forty-one years and San Felipe Frydek Volunteer Fire Department for thirty-eight years. It is evident that Alfred gives back to his hometown.
Alfred also serves has a director of the Austin County Farm Bureau serving as first vice-president, member of the Beef & Forage Committee, and committee member of the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Austin-Washington County, Alfred has been a member of the New Prairie View Baptist Church for the past sixty years while serving as Chairman of the Deacon Board.
The Austin County Fair is proud to have Mr. Alfred Hall has their Parade Grand Marshal. You are invited to attend the parade on Thursday, October 10 in Bellville as we honor "Alfred Hall" for his many years of community involvement and service!
