December 3, 2019 Edition
The Paper Of Record for Fannin County Texas
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1. Establish Quorum. The regular Fannin County Commissioners Court was called to order by Fannin County Judge
Randy Moore on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. A quorum was established as all commissioners were present at this time. 2. Invocation. The invocation
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was given by Rex Jackson, who is an air force veteran and associate pastor of Boyd Baptist Church. 3. Pledges. Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flags were given by
4. Introductions. John Vick, representing Senator Bob Hall’s office. 5. Public Forum. Walter Goodwater, Bonham, Texas,
spoke concerning Item 7 - the 2nd Amendment Resolution. He stated it’s interesting that this item is on the agenda because in his opinion this resolution is the county officials just reaffirming their oath of office to support and protect our rights and laws of the constitution of the United States. Mr. Goodwater stated he thought it
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was sad that we actually have to do this in the United States, but thanked the sheriff and commissioners for upholding our rights and defending the laws of the constitution and state. 6. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Minutes from 11/19/2019 (R), 11/15/2019 (S) and 11/12/2019 (R) – County Judge for County Clerk. Commissioner Self made a motion to approve. Commissioner Lackey seconded. Motion carried. 7. Discussion, consideration and action to approve and sign a Resolution declaring Fannin County a Second Amendment Sanctuary County – County Judge for County Sheriff. Sheriff Johnson, Melanie Grammer, John Vick and Bill Roberts all spoke concerning their support and/or concerns concerning the resolution. After the discussion was completed, Judge Moore spoke concerning the resolution, stating “This is not an action of fear, but an action to strengthen what’s already in place because some of those privileges have been challenged in the past and very recently. People want to take away our 2nd Amendment rights. I think what we are doing here in Fannin County and in other counties, and actually, I hope the whole State will follow behind it to say, listen we are not giving up our 2nd Amendment rights as some people have called for.” Commissioner Magness made a motion to approve. Commissioner Self seconded. Motion carried. A round of applause followed from those citizens who attended the commissioners meeting.
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