“How many times do you find someone with his wisdom? Not many. How many times do you find someone with his dedication? Not many. How many times do you find someone with his spirit? Not many. How many times do you find someone with his determination? Not many. How many times do you find someone with his leadership? Not many. How many times do you find someone with his faith? Not many.

Bundle all these gifts together and you have Jack Pixley. Now Jack will probably tell you that he is only a team player – one of many – dedicated to making our guild grow and prosper. Generations from now as the National Chimney Sweep Guild grows greater and stronger, our history will show the pioneering efforts of individuals like Jack will not have been in vain. And if any one person were singled out as having been there for the guild, I don’t believe I know anyone more deserving of the first Lifetime Achievement Award.

Jack and I go back quite a number of years. In fact I served with Jack on the technical advisory committee when it was initially formed. I also continue to serve with Jack on the NCSG history committee. Jack’s efforts to preserve our history is but one example of why this award is so deserving of Jack.