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Commissioners honor local volunteers, farmers and longtime county employees
Summary
The court recognized local agricultural volunteers with a Texas Food Connection Day proclamation, honored retiring county employee Jim Borsch, and approved a resolution recognizing Pastor Kenneth Wells' 45 years of ministry; proclamations and resolutions passed unanimously.
Denton County’s Commissioners Court opened Feb. 10 with recognitions and proclamations honoring community service across multiple sectors.
Tommy Calvert and representatives from county 4‑H and FFA were recognized for an annual food drive that Calvert said likely collected about 2,500 pounds of food this year for the Denton Area Food Bank, up from the typical average of about 1,000 pounds. The court adopted a proclamation recognizing Feb. 10, 2026, as Texas Food Connection Day in Denton County.
The court also read and adopted a resolution honoring Jim Borsch of the Department of Transportation and Engineering for 12 years of service and congratulated him on his upcoming retirement. Separately, the court adopted a resolution honoring Pastor Kenneth Wells of Northview Baptist Church for 45 years of ministry and civic involvement; the pastor was not present, and commissioners said they would read the proclamation at his Sunday service.
Why it matters: The recognitions highlight volunteer and public service contributions to county life — food security efforts by youth agricultural groups and long public service by county employees and clergy.
What was decided: Proclamations and resolutions were read and adopted by unanimous voice votes. County leaders encouraged community participation in volunteer efforts and noted upcoming public events tied to these recognitions.
Next steps: The county will publicize the proclamation and feed into community outreach efforts supporting local food security and recognition events.
