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The Colony honors two search-and-rescue volunteers for Camp Mystic response
Summary
The Colony City Council presented proclamations recognizing Matthew Sapp and Justin Marriott for volunteer search-and-rescue work during the Camp Mystic flash floods, and councilmembers and a state representative sent letters of appreciation.
The Colony City Council on a November 2025 regular-session meeting recognized Matthew Sapp and Justin Marriott for their volunteer search-and-rescue work following flash floods at Camp Mystic.
The mayor read proclamations commending both men for ‘‘extraordinary act[s] of valor and heroism’’ and noted the city wished to acknowledge their ‘‘selfless acts’’ that brought honor to the community. The proclamations were signed on behalf of the city and noted correspondence from state Representative Jared Patterson thanking the volunteers.
Councilmembers and attendees offered personal thanks and presented tokens of appreciation to the men and their families. A county commissioner who attended also provided remarks praising the response and the city’s role in supporting first responders.
No formal action or binding commitment followed the recognition; the item was recorded as a ceremonial proclamation.
