Well, good morning, everyone, and welcome to City Council Chambers.

We're glad to have you here on Saint Patrick's Day.

It's good to see all the green in the audience.

This morning, to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance and to present the nation's colors, we have the Civil Air Patrol El Paso Composite Squadron.

Very nice.

Thank you guys.

Miss Frank?

That brings us to the mayor's proclamations.

For those of you receiving a proclamation this morning, your group will have up to four minutes collectively to speak at the podium.

The first proclamation is El Paso Commission for Women Hall of Fame Honorees Day.

Representative Limon.

Actually, oh Ms.

Frank.

Yes.

Is there anyone here to receive the proclamation?

Good morning.

Allow me to read the proclamation, which reads, whereas the annual El Paso Commission for Women Hall of Fame recognition will be held on March 28, 2026 to honor remarkable women who have made a significant contribution to our border community.

And whereas the El Paso Commission for Women recognizes women for their efforts in business, civic leadership, education, military, professional public service, science, health care, sports, athletics, volunteerism, and community activism.

And whereas since its inception in nineteen eighty-five, the El Paso Commission for Women has continued to honor and acknowledge the impact of women in El Paso County.

And whereas the El Paso Commission for Women's Purpose is to pursue a positive course of action for achieving equal rights and responsibilities for women and to provide scholarship funds for deserving El Paso women.

And whereas El Paso Commission for Women is committed to understanding and respecting the cultural and ethnic diversity of the women in our community and to serve as a model for plurality and inclusiveness.

And whereas Sheila Anthony Aliana Albodaca, Baby Ruth Boswell, Isela Castanon Williams, Amanda Ekery, Betsy Keller, Candace Prince, Sandra M.

Reed, and Lily Limon joined two hundred and thirty-one women that now form the El Paso Commission for Women Hall of Fame.

Now therefore be a proclaimed by the Mayor and Council of the City of El Paso that Saturday, March twenty-eighth, twenty twenty-six shall be known as El Paso Commission for Women Hall of Fame Honorees Day, signed by our honorable mayor Renard Johnson.

I get excited at this time of the year when it's time to receive the proclamation.

But most important, I have to say this.

Good morning.

Good morning.

I'm Isala Gaston Williams, and I'm being honored in the education category.

Good morning, I'm Sandra Reed.

I'm being honored in the volunteer category.

Good morning.

Good morning.

You're standing in the place of Good morning.

Mayor.

City Council representatives.

I am Debo Wakefield representing all leprechauns and Irish today.

However, I'm also standing here for Betty Boswell, I impostuous for um all the service she rendered prior to her death and her service for El Paso.

Thank you.

And my board member.

So thank you, thank you so much for all that you do for this community, and a big congratulations, and very, very well done.

Congratulations, guys.

Thank you, sir.

We're gonna take some pictures, I believe.

I forgot it.

Well, here are we saying that's a case.

Okay, great.

I just wanted to tell you because then I know you have faster than you.

I mean, it's pronounced, right?

Okay, Miss Bryan.

And the next proclamation is Pioneers Twenty One Day.

Representative Nino.

Thank you, Mayor.

If I could have the honor, he's come and join us through the podium.

All right, I'm gonna read the proclamation today.

Proclamation for the city of Opaso, Texas.

Whereas Pioneers Twenty One was founded fifteen years ago as a hub of human innovation with a bold vision to empower entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders through mentorship, training, and connection.

Whereas over the past fifteen years, the organization has evolved into Pioneers Twenty One, a nationally recognized nonprofit incubator dedicated to accelerating innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development while fostering economic growth.

And we're as Pioneers Twenty One has played a vital role in strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem by supporting startups and small businesses, advancing and merging technologies, and connecting founders with world class mentorship and capital asses.

And whereas throughout world class mentorship, partnerships with educational institutions, industry leaders, government agencies, and community organizations, Pioneers Twenty One has contributed to the job creations of talented development and long-term economic resilience in the region.