Remarks by Andy Eads
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“Did y'all want to say anything before we read your proclamation? Let's speak right into that microphone.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“Perfect. Good. Thank you. Absolutely. So this is a court proclamation recognizing September the 17th to the 23rd, 2026 as Constitution Week. And whereas September 17th, 2026 marks the 239th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution. of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention, and whereas the Constitution of the United States of America, the guardian of our liberties, embodies the principles of limited government and a republic dedicated to rule by law, and whereas it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and its memorable…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you all for being here. Thank you for all the great historic preservation efforts that DAR does as well. Diane, did you want to say anything?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“All right. Hearing no other comments, all in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Thank you, all ladies.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“Leah Hunt is not with us today, so we will do 3B after just a little bit. Okay, we have a – Stephen, could you please get our third?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“Yeah, absolutely. Well, thank you all for being here, and thank you for bringing awareness to this important topic. I'll go ahead and read this proclamation. This is a court proclamation recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and where September is recognized as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the courageous children and families battling childhood cancer. remembering those we have lost, celebrate survivors, and acknowledge all those whose lives have been impacted by the diagnosis of a family member or friend, whereas each year thousands of children and…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“Perfect. Anyone else want to add to that? Yes, Marilyn. Yes, Judge.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“Well, thank you for being here. Thank you for bringing awareness to this important issue. And I think, you know, sometimes we're the whole big process begins with awareness you can identify what is actually going on and so and there's always the treatment and other phases with any issue that will always say that hearing commissioners court one of the key things is that we have a megaphone and we appreciate people like yourself serving others and coming forward to help bring awareness is important topic so we can identify it in our own lives and support those our friends and family that that…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“We have lots of great items that come through Commissioner's Court by the thousand every year, but this is one that I especially look forward to every year. Kelsey, did y'all want to come say anything before we have our little brief concert here?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“All right. Good. Well, let me read this proclamation and then we'll get on to the fun stuff. So this is a proclamation recognizing Denton County Hispanic Heritage Month, September the 15th through October the 15th, 2026. And whereas each year Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September the 15th through to October 15th by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Whereas the observance started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson and…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“Second by Commissioner Williams. Any discussion? All right. We're excited to all the activities that our Office of History and Culture has planned for this month. And we were excited to have TW here. So all in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Okay, let's hear it from y'all.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“I want to say thank you, thank you, thank you so much for being here. Let's give them another big hand. We've done Constitution Week, Childhood Cancer, Hispanic Heritage, and the United Way all in item three this morning. And so I think this is a great example of the cross-section and the rich diversity here in Denton County. We thank you all so much for being here. I've got a little something for you that the Commissioner's Court would like to give you.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“I was like, they got to get back to class.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“All right, did we have a, did we vote? Okay, we did vote.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“All right, next is item 3D. Gary, I want to see how you top that. I'm sorry, we did them before you. We'll make sure next year we reverse the order. So come on down there, Gary, your team. Next is item three, the approval of approximation recognizing September 2026 as United is the Way Month and any appropriate action. Good morning, Gary Henderson.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“Well, Gary, I can't imagine Denton County without our United Way of Denton County, the The way you reach directly into the lives of individuals and families to make our overall communities and our county better is just absolutely breathtaking to see how y'all work with our partners to make sure that every dollar raised is invested in the lives of others. It's not spent. It's actually invested. And so I just want to thank you for what you do, for all your sponsors. If you saw the beginning of that video, all your corporate sponsors. But really, United Way is built on the individual donation,…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“I thought you were going to say when you leave you want to say goodbye.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“Farewell. Commissioner Ebbetson, did you want to speak?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“And whereas United Way of Denton County improves lives by mobilizing communities like Denton County, Texas to action so that all can thrive. And whereas United is the way we create a healthy Denton County community with strengthened resilience, wellness, and financial security where everyone, regardless of age, has the opportunity to flourish. And whereas by working together to co-create solutions to people's most pressing challenges, United Way of Denton County positively impacts the lives of over 55,000 local residents annually. And whereas the United Way of Denton County leads the effort…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“Second by Commissioner Mitchell. Gary, well, thank you so much again for all that y'all have done and continue to do. And as you move forward, do you want to make a plug for y'all's upcoming event? I'd love to get that on people's calendar.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“Perfect. Good. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. All right. Any other comments? Hearing none, all in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Thank you.”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“All right, next let's go to item 13E, which is approval of additional space allocation at the Denton County Courts Building for the 477th District Court, the 481st District Court, the IVD Court, Drug Courts, Sheriff's Office, Bayless, any appropriate action? The chair will move for approval. Second. Second by Commissioner Williams. Any discussion? Well, I want to thank Jody and Holly and Commissioner Falconer and Judge Hartling for all y'all's efforts in pulling this together and coordinating this. So thank y'all so much. Did y'all have any other comments?”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026
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“Step in the right direction. In a positive way. That's right. All right. Hearing no other questions. comments all in favor say aye any opposed motion carries unanimously thank you thank you judge for being here we appreciate you all right so let's go back to item 2a which is approval of the order making appointments and any Number let's go back to number two which our consent agenda members are there any items you like to pull which is just basically our order makers you have a motion for approval with a motion by Commissioner Falconer second by Commissioner Mitchell any discussion all in…”
Commissioners Court · Sep 15, 2026