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Commissioners proclaim Brazos County Master Gardeners and Brazos Valley Master Naturalists Day
Summary
The Commissioners Court on April 22 read proclamations recognizing the Brazos County Master Gardeners' 35th anniversary and the Brazos Valley Master Naturalists' 20th anniversary and approved both proclamations by voice vote.
The Brazos County Commissioners Court on April 22 adopted two proclamations recognizing local volunteer conservation and horticulture groups: the Brazos County Master Gardeners and the Brazos Valley Master Naturalists.
Why this matters: Both organizations provide education, volunteer service and stewardship projects that county officials said have contributed to local landscapes, outreach and citizen science programs.
What the court did: The court read a proclamation recognizing the Master Gardeners' 35 years of service and proclaiming April 22, 2025, as Brazos County Master Gardeners Day. The court approved the proclamation by voice vote.
Representatives from the Master Gardeners introduced officers after the proclamation. Louis Petter (identified as the group's president), Todd Riggle (education committee lead), Wanda Stewart (vice president, finance noted), Beth Collins (secretary) and Fred Rapczak (first vice president, incoming president) thanked the court.
The court then read and approved a proclamation recognizing the Brazos Valley Master Naturalists' 20 years of local volunteerism and proclaimed April 22, 2025, as Brazos Valley Master Naturalist Day. A speaker from the Master Naturalists noted the groups provided volunteer hours equivalent to several full‑time employees during 2024.
No controversial action: Both proclamations were approved without recorded opposition during the meeting; the court invited members to the front for photos.
