Commissioners approve Rotary Club 'Flags for Heroes' display on courthouse lawn

The Tom Green County Commissioner's Court on Sept. 1 approved a request from the Rotary Club of San Angelo to place sponsored American flags on the county courthouse lawn.

Kent Teague, a member of the San Angelo Rotary Club, told the court the club plans to purchase an initial 150 flags and display them roughly Nov. 6–13, with sponsors covering all costs. "This will cost Tom Green County nothing," Teague said, adding that flag holders are designed to sit flush with the ground so grounds crews can mow over them and that caps will protect ground inserts when flags are not displayed. Commissioners asked about irrigation lines and placement; Teague said the club could coordinate placement with county staff.

Commissioner (motion-maker) moved to approve the Rotary Club request as presented; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. The club will be responsible for installation, maintenance during the display, and future coordination with county staff about dates and placement.

Provenance: topic introduced in the court's presentation of item 7 and discussed through the court's vote (transcript SEG 147 – SEG 293).