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El Paso County honors Linda Mays for veteran and caregiver advocacy
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Summary
The Commissioners Court adopted a resolution recognizing Linda Mays for decades of federal service and local advocacy for veterans and caregivers; Mays described the Borderplex Veteran and Caregiver Expo’s local impact and ongoing work.
The El Paso County Commissioners Court on Monday adopted a resolution honoring Linda Mays for her work as a veteran caregiver, former federal agent and community advocate, the court said during a short ceremony.
Judge Samaniego read the resolution into the record, citing Mays’s federal service with U.S. Customs and Immigration and Naturalization Service, her later assignments with intelligence agencies and her leadership in founding the Borderplex Veteran and Family Caregiver Expo. The court cited the expo’s role in connecting veterans with benefits and services and noted that the Elizabeth Dole Foundation selected El Paso as a launch site for its “I Am a Caregiver” campaign in 2024.
During brief remarks, Mays said the recognition reflected a community effort and credited local partners and national organizations for supporting caregivers. She told the court the expo now reaches thousands: according to remarks read into the record, the expo connects more than 1,900 veterans with benefits in a single event and draws more than 2,000 participants annually.
Action and attribution
Judge Samaniego moved to adopt the resolution and Commissioner Coronado seconded the motion; the court carried the vote. Commissioners and community leaders praised Mays for helping Fort Bliss families and creating a coordinated support network for military-connected households.
This item was presented as agenda item 5a and concluded with a photo opportunity and additional remarks from county leaders about veterans’ services in the Borderplex region.
