DeSoto honors local volunteers with 2026 Curtis Dean S. McCullen Citizenship Award

At the start of the special meeting, Mayor Rachel Proctor presented the 2026 Curtis Dean S. McCullen Citizenship Award, named for the city’s late former mayor, and called forward nominees to be recognized. After calling the nominees to stand, Proctor announced the recipient as Pastor Kirk Krone and read the award citation highlighting volunteerism, leadership and advocacy for seniors and students.

Pastor Krone accepted and thanked the city, noting his long service alongside the late McCullen and local civic groups. Donnie McClure, chairman of the DeSoto Police Clergy and Community, presented a bouquet to Mayor Proctor in recognition of her service and said the DPACC is committed to ongoing partnership with the city. Councilmembers individually spoke to their honorees and encouraged the public to continue community support.