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Pasco County commissioners approve May proclamations including National Historic Preservation and Araxia Awareness days
Summary
At the May 5 meeting the board approved a slate of ceremonial resolutions recognizing National Historic Preservation Month, National Day of Prayer, Correctional Officers Week, Araxia Awareness Day, Older Americans Month and Travel and Tourism Week; the board approved each by voice vote with Commissioner Starky excused.
The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners on May 5 approved a series of proclamations recognizing national observances and local awareness initiatives.
Resolutions adopted by voice vote included: Resolution 26-207 declaring May 2026 National Historic Preservation Month in Pasco County; Resolution 26-208 observing Thursday, May 7 as the National Day of Prayer; Resolution 26-209 proclaiming May 3–9 as Pasco County Correctional Officers and Employees Week; Resolution 26-210 declaring May 14 Araxia Awareness Day; Resolution 26-211 naming May 2026 Older Americans Month; and Resolution 26-212 designating May 3–9 Travel and Tourism Week in Pasco County.
Planning and economic development staff described local historic sites and preservation work during the historic-preservation proclamation. Correctional leadership attended for the correctional officers' recognition and highlighted accreditation and staff roles. Family members and advocates spoke for Araxia Awareness Day; a short video of a child named Jackson was played in support of early intervention, and families described long-term therapy journeys.
The board approved each resolution by voice vote after motions and seconds; the meeting transcript records the votes as affirmative voice responses but does not list roll-call tallies. Commissioner Starky was noted as excused at roll call. Several commissioners used the proclamations to highlight upcoming local events tied to the observances, including a National Day of Prayer gathering and tourism-week activities.
Provenance: Resolutions and public-testimony sections, SEG 571–SEG 1931.
