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Hondo proclaims May as Community Action Month and recognizes Public Works Week
Summary
The council read a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Community Action Month (marking 60 years for the Community Council of South Central Texas) and proclaimed National Public Works Week, recognizing public-works staff and naming department superintendents.
At its May 12 meeting, the Hondo City Council issued a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Community Action Month in honor of the Community Council of South Central Texas, which the reading noted was established May 11, 1965. Mayor John McAnally Jr. presented the proclamation to local representatives Angelica Olivares and Theresa Cook.
The council also proclaimed National Public Works Week (2025), recognizing public-works employees and introducing department staff. Public Works spokesperson Mr. Sides praised staff and identified several key employees by name, including Adam Zapata (streets superintendent), Lance Ward (water foreman), Steven Winters (wastewater superintendent), Emilio 'Val' Sanchez (electric superintendent), Samantha Burns (administrative assistant) and Director Saenz. Mr. Sides noted the anniversary and said the department’s work supports first responders and everyday city operations.
Council members and staff gathered for a photo after the presentations. No formal action was required; these items were ceremonial recognitions.
