Glenn Hackney, a former state lawmaker from Fairbanks recognized for his dedication to neighborhood service, died Friday after struggling critical accidents in a automobile collision earlier this week. He was 97.
Alaska State Troopers confirmed Hackney’s demise, figuring out him as the motive force of a pickup that collided with one other automobile Wednesday afternoon in Fairbanks.
Each Hackney and the opposite driver had been taken to the hospital Wednesday after the crash, based on troopers.
Hackney was pronounced lifeless Friday on the hospital, troopers stated. They proceed to research the circumstances of the collision, and stated no prices or arrests had been made but.
Hackney served as a consultant within the Alaska Home from 1973 to 1976, and served within the Alaska Senate from 1977 to 1980.
His devotion to neighborhood service included a long time as a volunteer on the Fairbanks Group Meals Financial institution. Hackney was additionally a longtime booster of neighborhood cleanup efforts and will typically be seen round city in his yellow truck selecting up litter.
His demise elicited an outpouring of remembrances from Fairbanksans, elected officers and others who described his ardour for the neighborhood, optimism and love for his spouse, Esther, who preceded him in demise 10 years in the past.
“Glenn impressed folks of all ages to become involved of their neighborhood and taught us all that in case you see a necessity, it is best to do one thing good,” U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan stated on Fb.
State Sen. Scott Kawasaki, who represents Fairbanks, referred to as Hackney “a real servant chief. He labored tirelessly to assist these round him and helped the neighborhood to thrive.”
The Fairbanks Group Meals Financial institution on Friday shared a poem in his honor, which learn partly: “You’ve got made this place / A significantly better area. / Thanks expensive pal / Whom we love even to the top.”