For Tommy Fulkerson, serving his community has always been about making a difference.
Long before calling Calumet Trace Senior Living home, Tommy served as mayor of the nearby town of Calhoun, where he was committed to improving the community he loved.
“When I was mayor, the city did look very good,” Tommy recalls. “So I ran for mayor so that I could clean it up and make it look a lot better.” During his time in office, Tommy focused on improvements that would make a tangible difference in the lives of local residents. Among the accomplishments he is most proud of was helping build four homes for low-income residents in the community.
He also oversaw improvements to sidewalks and other areas throughout the city, helping make Calhoun a better place to live.
Looking back, Tommy says he is most grateful for what he was able to accomplish during his years in public service.
“Most grateful for the things that I accomplished while I was Mayor in Calhoun,” he says. “We improved the sidewalks and different things and made the city look a lot better.” Today, Tommy continues that same community-minded spirit as a resident of Calumet Trace.
“I try to do things here with people just like I did when I was Mayor,” he says.
For Tommy, being part of a community remains just as important as it was during his years in public service. At Calumet Trace, he has found a place where he feels comfortable, cared for and at home.
“I have a good room and I have good food. The employees are all real nice,” Tommy says. “This is my home until the Lord takes me home.” And when asked what he would tell someone considering a move to Calumet Trace, Tommy keeps it simple.
“It’s a nice place. The employees are nice and the food is good. It’s my home.” From serving as mayor of Calhoun to building new connections at Calumet Trace, Tommy’s story is a reminder that a life of community involvement doesn’t end with a change of address. Sometimes, it simply takes on a new form.
