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Midland County names new detention center for Sheriff Gary Painter
Summary
The Midland County Commissioners Court voted Feb. 4 to name the county's new jail the Sheriff Gary Painter Detention Center and adopted a supporting resolution; the court also acknowledged a donated life‑size bronze of Painter and discussed installing a base and placement.
Midland County commissioners on Feb. 4 voted to name the county’s new detention center the Sheriff Gary Painter Detention Center and signed a resolution expressing formal support for the dedication.
The court considered a resolution that described Painter as having “served as a peace officer for 49 years” and “fulfilled his service with honorary distinction as sheriff of Midland County for 34 years,” and said naming the facility would “serve as a lasting tribute.” County officials then moved and seconded a motion to adopt the resolution; the court called for the vote and the motion passed without recorded opposition.
Why it matters: The court’s action formalizes long‑standing local support for honoring Painter. Commissioners and multiple speakers said the name would memorialize his decades of service and mentorship for Midland County law enforcement.
Speakers at the meeting described…
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