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20 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine R oy M. Simon’s mother tells the tale that Mr. Simon had wanted to be an architect since he was in the fourth grade. Subsequently, many of Mr. Simon’s middle school teachers encouraged him to continue to follow this dream, and by high school, he landed an architecture apprenticeship with architect Kennith Jacobson. From this experience, Mr. Simon was given many independent tasks which solidified his desire to pursue a career in architecture. In 1952, Mr. Simon received a BS, and in 1953, he obtained a BArch, both from the Georgia Institute of Technology. From 1954 to 1956, Mr. Simon served to the rank of captain with the U.S. Air Force. During the Cold War and Korean War, there was no air base in the North Atlantic, despite it being the location of much battle action. With his architectural background, Mr. Simon was sent to build a base. Upon his arrival back to themainland, Mr. Simon commenced his career as an architect of a private practice in Delray Beach, Florida, where he has served since 1959. A registered architect in the states of South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and New Jersey, Mr. Simon has built numerous schools, churches and other structures. He is most proud of his community work, and the opportunity for his three children to all have jobs under the umbrella of his profession. Mr. Simon was honored by the Florida Association of Architects and the Palm Beach chapter of the American Institute of Architectswith the Architect Community Service Award in 1992, as well as the Hilliard T. Smith Award in 1971. In 1976, he was featured in and was on the cover of Florida Builder Magazine. Mr. Simon is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, Florida Association of Architects and Lions Lodge. He is also a member of the Building Board of Appeals, Delray Beach Code Enforcement Board, Delray Beach Community Appearance Board, and Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Board. Additionally, Mr. Simon has been a trustee of the Delray Beach Historical Society since 1977. ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE ROY M. SIMON ARCHITECT Delray Beach, FL