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Resident Requests City Proclamation for Johnny Watts Day at Beloit Memorial
Summary
A resident asked the council to consider proclaiming Nov. 13, 2025, Johnny Watts Day at Beloit Memorial High School and requested a city representative attend the school's assembly; the council directed staff to follow up.
During public comment, James Simmons asked the council to consider designating Nov. 13, 2025, as Johnny Watts Day and to have a city representative attend a school assembly at Beloit Memorial High School where the school will name a court in honor of Johnny Watts.
Simmons described the planned court-naming ceremony and said the event is open to the public, asking that a city official be present so students at the school can hear the proclamation. He requested that someone from city administration or the council contact him to coordinate. The council did not act on the request at the meeting but the public comment was recorded and the clerk can forward the request to staff for follow up.
