The Bonita City Council on Dec. 16 read a proclamation honoring the life and service of Trooper Freda Daugherty, identified in council remarks as one of the first female graduates of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy and a longtime member of the community. Mayor Josh D Lee presented the proclamation and extended condolences to her family, noting her 28 years of service and role in opening doors for women in law enforcement.

Separately, the council presented a citation recognizing Ryan Olsen as the city’s veteran of the month. The citation summarized Olsen’s Army service dating to 2004, deployment to Baghdad in 2007–08 and subsequent professional accomplishments, including a juris doctorate and community engagement. Attendees took photos and offered brief congratulations.

What happens next: the proclamation was entered into the record and the council observed the recognition during the meeting; no formal votes were required for these ceremonial items.