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Commission agrees to send Dickinson County letter of support for Lawrence Welk recognition
Summary
After hearing a caller request support for a 70th‑anniversary recognition of The Lawrence Welk Show, the Dickinson County Board voted to send a letter of support; commissioners cited local ties to Abilene and president Eisenhower. The item will be added to the formal agenda for signature distribution.
The Dickinson County Commission agreed to send a letter of support in response to a citizen request to recognize the 70th anniversary of The Lawrence Welk Show’s national debut.
A caller who identified the project said he had collected letters, proclamations or resolutions from 64 county commissions across 12 states and noted a local connection: Lawrence Welk once performed at an event associated with President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Abilene. Commissioners discussed the request during the study session and directed staff to place a formal letter of support on the county agenda.
During the formal meeting later in the session, a commissioner moved and seconded to authorize the county to send the requested letter of support. The motion passed by voice vote.
The board did not authorize a financial contribution; the action is limited to a letter indicating the county’s support of the recognition effort. Commissioners also discussed related America 250 community grant planning in the same meeting and asked staff to return with updated program language and budget scenarios.
Next steps: staff will prepare the requested letter of support for signature and distribute it as appropriate; the commission will consider America 250 grant program details at an upcoming meeting.
