Brazos Commissioners Approve Confederate Proclamation

For the first time, Brazos County Commissioners have recognized the Civil War participation of Confederate soldiers.

County Judge Randy Sims said a proclamation was approved in principle last week and its language was finalized this week.

Sims and Bob Marcotte of Bryan’s chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans thanked Commissioner Irma Cauley for her input. Marcotte also noted the contribution of Walter Watson of the Bryan Colored Cemetery Association.

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