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Houston County Commission issues April proclamations, honors telecommunicators and Wallace Community College
Summary
The Houston County Commission in a regular meeting issued proclamations recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Wallace Community College Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and presented proclamations to local representatives and county dispatch staff.
The Houston County Commission issued four proclamations during its regular meeting, recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Wallace Community College Month, April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
The proclamations were presented by Chairman Brandon Shute, who read each document into the record and invited honorees to the front of the chamber. "Now, therefore, Brandon Shute, chairman of the Houston County Commission, do hereby proclaim the week of April through the twentieth 2025 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week," Shute said while presenting proclamations to dispatch staff from the Houston County Sheriff's Office.
The commission also issued a proclamation recognizing Wallace Community College for its regional role in education and economic development; the text read that the college "serves over 5,000 individuals each semester" and cited an estimated $193,000,000 annual economic impact attributed to the college's activities. Dr. Ashley Wilkins accepted the proclamation on behalf of Wallace Community College and said, "Wallace Community College is proud to be your community's college, and we appreciate the support that we get, both from Houston County and the surrounding areas."
In a separate proclamation the commission proclaimed April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Houston County, urging the community to "increase awareness about child abuse and contribute to promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment." A program representative who said she and a colleague oversee a program opened last year told the commission the program has been "unfortunately" successful and thanked the county for support.
The commission also proclaimed April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. A victim-services advocate addressing the commission described the county's current caseload: "This past year, we had 47 victims of sexual assault… We are grateful to have the support of the advocates who are there to work with her," the advocate said, referring to a 95-year-old victim currently receiving services.
Each proclamation was approved by voice vote without recorded opposition. The presentations occupied the awards and presentations portion of the agenda; commissioners offered brief personal remarks and thanks to the recognized individuals and organizations.
The proclamations do not create new county policy or budgetary commitments; they are ceremonial recognitions recorded in the meeting minutes. The commission recommended continued community support for the programs and services cited in the proclamations.
Less critical details: Chairman Shute noted the passing of Circuit Clerk Woodall's father and asked for prayers for the family; commissioners also gave a brief recap of recent community events, including local festivals and youth sports results.
