Upton’s Latest Millionaire

Letter carrier honored for driving one million accident-free miles

UPTON, KY—Bill Wilcox can honestly say he’s worth a million – in miles, that is.

On Friday, July 24, Wilcox will be inducted into the National Safety Council’s Million Mile Club — an honor reserved for employees driving one million miles, or 30 years, without an at-fault accident. He’s the first letter carrier in Upton to receive the honor.

“This is a huge accomplishment,” said Office in Charge Patrick Gray. “He carries a 92-mile route five days a week. That’s a lot of miles to travel every day for 30 years.”

Wilcox will be recognized for his accomplishments at 8 a.m. at the Upton Post Office, 111N. Walnut St.

Gray will be joined by former Upton Postmaster Brenda Carroll and acting Manager, Post Office Operations, Rosemary Miller in presenting Wilcox with the award.

“Driving more than a million miles without a preventable accident is such an amazing fete,” said Gray. “I’m extremely proud of Bill for putting safety and service first.”

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