October 30, 2007 07:00 AM
TB names 14th annual Tire Dealer Humanitarian
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Photo courtesy of David Milam
Tire dealer David Milam (left) and Mike Koen (right), founders of Liberty County Bicycles for Christmas, select different people each year to dress up as Santa and Mrs. Claus as part of their charitable program to give away bicycles and toys to needy children in Liberty County, Texas.
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The finished bicycles are lined up for distribution to children who have written letters to Santa Claus about why they need a bicycle.
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Liberty County Bicycles for Christmas has grown so large that it now takes place at the local fairgrounds, where volunteers assemble the bicycles.
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Managers Randy Davis (left) and Craig OFarrell (right) help David and Debra Milam run Milam Discount Tire Co.
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Mr. Milam is passionate about his muscle car collection, which includes (below) a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro and 1966 Nova Supersport.
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Milam Discount Tire Co. has nine service bays and 13 employees.
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David Milams daughter Melissa (left) and his wife Debra work with him at the dealership. Thats not the case yet for grandson Ayden.
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Liberty County Sheriff Greg Arthur (left) and Judge Bobby Rader are strong supporters of David Milams charitable bicycle distribution program.
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David Milam said Bill Buchanan (right), president/general manager of KSHN Radio in Liberty-Dayton, Texas, has been a big supporter of his bicycle project.
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2007 Tire Dealer Humanitarian Award winner David Milam Jr. has a soft spot in his heart for children, but especially for his grandson Ayden.









