On September 27, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper issued one of the highest Civilian Honors the Governor of North Carolina can bestow on an individual called The Order of the Long Leaf Pine to NCDPJC Treasurer, John Kibler.
“Among the most prestigious awards conferred by the Governor of North Carolina is The Order of the Long Leaf Pine. It is awarded to persons for exemplary service to the State of North Carolina and their communities that is above and beyond the call of duty and which has made a significant impact and strengthened North Carolina.”
“Since 1963, North Carolina’s governors have reserved their highest honor, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, for persons who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities through their exemplary service and exceptional accomplishments. Persons named to The Order become honorary North Carolina “Ambassadors” with their names and award dates recorded on a Roster maintained by The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society. They may then become Society members by enrolling in the Society’s Directory entitling them to display Society insignia.
Considered the state’s highest honorary society, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society is a member of the Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies and the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits*. Its mission is to research, record and preserve the history of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award and to promote its ideals of civic leadership, service and accomplishment through the engaging of award recipients and support of programs with shared values and objectives.”
Jeff Bierer, NCDPJC President commented on the honor, “Our Treasurer, super Democratic volunteer John Kibler was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by Governor Roy Cooper at a big Democratic Party Rally last week in Monroe. John is a tireless volunteer, serving as Treasurer for many Democratic organizations including our own. While he’s not Jewish, he’s is the very epitome of a Mensch! Thank you John Kibler for everything you do for the Democratic Party!”
We here at the North Carolina Democratic Party Jewish Caucus, would recognize John Kibler for his work and dedication to our organization and to his service to our great state of North Carolina.