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Commissioners adopt resolution to rename VA clinic for Master Sergeant Raul R. Benavides
Summary
The court adopted Resolution R-4-20P6 to rename a VA clinic in honor of Master Sergeant Raul R. Benavides, citing his Medal of Honor actions in Vietnam; the resolution passed by voice vote.
The Calhoun County Commissioners Court considered and adopted Resolution R-4-20P6 to rename a local VA clinic in honor of Master Sergeant Raul R. Benavides. Chair read the resolution text, recounting Benavides' actions during a 1968 battle for which he was later awarded the Medal of Honor. The chair said the renaming "will better reflect the values of courage, sacrifice, and service" and that the change had been reviewed and supported by neighboring county officials.
A commissioner offered supportive remarks recalling meeting veterans and noting the courthouse memorial wall. The resolution was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; the chair directed that copies be provided to Judge Zeller's office.
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