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Hardin County proclaims American Red Cross Month and child‑abuse awareness dates; approves virtual 5K fundraiser
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Summary
The Commissioners Court adopted proclamations recognizing March as American Red Cross Month and April as Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, adopted Start by Believing Day and Crime Victims' Rights Week proclamations, and authorized a virtual 'Pave the Way 5K' to raise funds for outreach.
The Hardin County Commissioners Court on Feb. 24, 2026 adopted a package of proclamations and approved a community fundraising event to support victim‑services outreach.
Kimberly Cline of the Southeast Deep East Chapter of the American Red Cross asked the court to adopt Resolution 4‑26 proclaiming March 2026 as American Red Cross Month; the court approved the resolution by recorded motion. HCCVAC Director Lisa Nix requested three additional proclamations: Resolution 5‑26 proclaiming April as Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness Month; Resolution 6‑26 proclaiming April 1 as Start by Believing Day; and Resolution 7‑26 proclaiming April 19–25, 2026 as Crime Victims' Rights Week. The court approved all three resolutions; for Resolution 6‑26 Commissioner L. W. "Nubbin" Cooper Jr. was recorded as opposed while the remaining members voted in favor.
The court also authorized a virtual 5K called the "Pave the Way 5K" for April to solicit donations and shirt-sponsorships to support HCCVAC outreach and education programs; the motion passed unanimously.
Additionally, the court approved filing the Tax Assessor‑Collector continuing education transcripts for Steve Smith and Chief Deputy Lisa Finn pursuant to § 6.231 of the Texas Tax Code. The meeting recorded motions and votes for each item.