Denton County proclaims Oct. 24, 2025 as End Polio Now Day; proclamation passed unanimously
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Summary
The Denton County Commissioners Court issued a proclamation recognizing World Polio Day and End Polio Now Week (Oct. 18–24, 2025), commending Rotary International and local Rotarians for vaccination and fundraising efforts. The court approved the proclamation by unanimous vote.
The Denton County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Oct. 21 to proclaim Oct. 24, 2025, as End Polio Now Day and the week of Oct. 18–24, 2025, as End Polio Now Week.
The court said the proclamation recognizes Rotary International’s long-running global campaign to eradicate polio and local Denton County Rotarians’ fundraising and public-education efforts. A Rotary representative told the court Rotary has worked on polio eradication for more than 35 years and credited partnerships, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, for reducing global cases.
Why it matters: Commissioners said continued immunization and public awareness remain important because polio persists in a small number of countries and international transmission remains a risk. The proclamation cites the drop in reported polio cases from more than 38,000 in 1985 to fewer than 10 worldwide as reflected in the text read to the court.
Vote and motion: The judge moved to adopt the proclamation; Commissioner Mitchell seconded. After brief remarks encouraging residents to contact local Rotary clubs to participate in awareness and fundraising activities, the court called for the vote. "All in favor, say aye." Aye. "Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously," the judge said.
Additional context: County officials praised Rotarians’ global vaccination and monitoring work and noted community members’ personal connections to polio cases in Denton County. The court invited residents to join local Rotary activities tied to World Polio Day.
