Trophy Club council tables proposal to post 'In God We Trust' after split public comment
After a workshop on displaying the national motto in town facilities, council heard supportive and opposing public comments and opted to table the matter with no further direction to staff, citing concern about community division.
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Trophy Club council members held a workshop June 8 to consider drafting a resolution to display the national motto “In God We Trust” at town facilities. Councilman Sean Nelson opened the discussion, calling the display “a recognition of long standing American civic history and tradition” and tying it to national practice and history. Several residents spoke in favor — including Elizabeth Nelson, who said she supported the effort as a naturalized citizen, and Jenny Fox, who told the council the motto has long standing civic use — while others urged caution.
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