Board approves naming Armory building for Corporal William C. 'Billy' Mosier
Summary
Following a presentation by a Veterans of Foreign Wars representative, the Johnson County School Board approved naming the Armory building the "Corporal William C. (Billy) Mosier Memorial Armory," noting the county commission had already approved the designation.
The Johnson County School Board voted to approve the district's portion of naming the Armory building the "Corporal William C. (Billy) Mosier Memorial Armory."
Daniel Parsons, commander of the Worley W. Hall Memorial VFW Post, presented a biographical account of Corporal Mosier's service, including the Distinguished Service Cross citation describing Mosier's actions in Korea on Jan. 3, 1951. Parsons told the board Mosier is the most highly decorated veteran in Johnson County history and urged the board to approve the naming; he said the county commission had approved the designation by a 13–0 vote two weeks earlier.
After the presentation a board member moved to approve the district's portion of the naming; the board recorded an affirmative roll-call vote from members present and the motion passed. The board clarified the high school will remain Johnson County High School; the naming applies specifically to the Armory building portion under district control.
Next steps: the board's approval allows staff to implement signage and coordinate dedication activities in consultation with county officials and veterans' groups.
