Court proclaims May as Mental Health Awareness Month and accepts donations to add two names to the war memorial

Kerr County Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month and accepted donations totaling $300 to add two names and a Space Force emblem to the county war memorial.

Joan Cortez and Hill Country MHDD Center staff presented to the court and outlined the center’s regional services; the court moved to adopt a proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month and approved it by a unanimous voice vote. Commissioner (who serves on the MHDD board) said the agency serves 19 counties and emphasized the role of crisis stabilization and regional service coordination.

On a separate item, the court accepted $300 in donations to cover costs to add the names Javier G. Paredes and Charles “Chuck” Compa and to add the Space Force emblem to the memorial wall. The donation list included contributions from local individuals and elected officials; staff said the work is scheduled to be completed in time for Memorial Day events.

Both motions passed unanimously with no dissent recorded on the public record.