Pictured, from left, are Nederland Councilman Billy Neal, former fire department administrative secretary Maria Fontenot, Mayor Don Albanese, Councilman Emmett Hollier and Councilwoman Sylvia Root. The city council recognized Fontenot this week for more than 30 years of service to the city. Recently retired, Fontenot was presented with a collection from city employees and a gift certificate to Mathews Jewelers.