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Boyle County issues proclamations recognizing treatment courts, public works, mental health and EMS week
Summary
At its May 12 special meeting, the Boyle County Fiscal Court issued proclamations for National Treatment Court Month, National Public Works Week, Mental Health Awareness Month, and National EMS Week, and recognized local crisis-response and EMS personnel for new programs and collaboration.
The Boyle County Fiscal Court used its May 12 meeting to issue a series of proclamations and to recognize local service providers and volunteers.
Judge Executive Trillie L. Bottom read a proclamation declaring May as National Treatment Court Month and invited Circuit Judge Whitney Johns to introduce drug court staff and participants. Judge Johns described drug court as an evidence-based intervention that saves taxpayer dollars and helps participants rebuild lives.
The court also read a proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week (May 17'23), praising public works crews for storm response and routine infrastructure maintenance. Members publicly thanked crews for rapid storm recovery and ash-tree cleanup.
The court recognized the newly formed Community Crisis Response Team and Mental Health Awareness Month. Jessica Wigginton (director), Michelle Wren (human services coordinator), Terry Dunn (community outreach coordinator), and Mark Smith (community behavioral health specialist) explained how the crisis response team partners with EMS and law enforcement to de-escalate behavioral-health calls and connect residents to services. EMS director Mike Rogers said the team fills a long-standing gap and helps EMS respond more effectively to mental-health crises.
Finally, the court proclaimed National EMS Week (May 17'23), thanked paramedics and EMTs, and heard committee reports noting high run volumes (638 runs in April) and favorable cardiac survival rates in the county compared with state averages.
These proclamations are honorary but reflect ongoing programs: the county highlighted collaboration among EMS, the new crisis response team, the drug court, public-works staff and local partners. Court members encouraged community support and attendance at announced events.
