I now declare that the Plano City Council is convened in open session, that all council members are present.

The council will now.

Whoops, I went into the wrong part.

Sorry.

We'll begin tonight's regular meeting with the invocation led by Reverend Stanley Samuel, Plano Chinese Alliance Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge led by Boy Scout Troop 261, an American Legion Harding Blaine Post, 321 Color Guard.

Would you please rise.

Heavenly Gracious Father, we come before you this evening with grateful hearts, acknowledging that you are the source of all wisdom, justice, and truth, also affirming that every good and perfect gift comes from you, including the gift of leadership and the privilege of serving our community.

Your holy word reminds us to trust in you with all our hearts and not to lean on our own understanding.

So, Lord Jesus, we invite you, your presence here tonight, and ask that you would guide every word, thought, and decision made in this place.

Thank you for blessing us with the city of Plano for its people, families, businesses, and neighborhoods that make this place that make the city a place of peace, hope, opportunity, and prosperity.

We lift before you, our mayor, city council members, and all public servants, grant them discernment that comes from above, wisdom that is pure, peaceful, and full of mercy, as they make decisions that shape the future of the city, help them to lead with humility, integrity, fairness, and courage, as they seek the good of all, may justice, compassion, and truth be the foundation of every choice made here.

Lord Jesus, we ask your face to shine upon those who serve daily in unseen ways, our police officers, firefighters, healthcare workers, teachers, and city employees.

Bless them with protection, strength, and renewed purpose in their service.

May every discussion and decision tonight be marked by unity, respect, and truth.

Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever flowing stream, so that all who call Plano home may flourish under your gracious hand.

In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we pray.

Amen.

Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance, and followed by the Texas Pledge.

I pledge allegiance to the United States of

America and to the Republic for which it

stands.

One nation, under God,

indivisible,

with liberty and justice for all.

Honor the

land.

Texas,

one and individual.

Two.

Thank you both.

Thank you both for

uh the invocation and the pledge of allegiance.

We appreciate that.

Thank you very much.

Tonight we have a couple of proclamations to uh to declare.

This morning we were at the senior center, my good friend Rick Grady was there and had a terrific message to our senior veterans that were in attendance, and it was a lovely uh occasion.

And for all of you that uh are veterans, thank you so very much for your sacrifice.

Tomorrow is Veterans Day, and so we also are proud to present this proclamation uh for Veterans Day on November 11th, 2025.

And whereas the National Observance honoring our veterans had its origins in Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I before becoming the more inclusive Veterans Day and designating November 11th as the day to honor our veterans each year.

And whereas our veterans represent the best of America, and in answering their country's call with honor, decency, and resolve, our veterans have shown the power of liberty and earned the respect and admiration of a grateful nation.

Whereas on this Veterans Day, Plano recognizes all past members of our armed forces who have placed our nation's security before their own, creating a debt that we can never repay.

We offer this tribute as our thanks for their dedication to duty and service that serves as an example for us all and promotes a legacy of patriotism for future generations.

Now, therefore, I John Muns, Mayor of the City of Plano, Texas, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, November 11, 2025, is Veterans Day in Plano, and do thereby encourage all citizens to join me and the Plano City Council in recognizing the sacrifice of our veterans and expressing our most heartfelt appreciation for their strength and valor in defending our nation.

Thank you very much.

And I'd like to call up Shanette Eden, Housing and Community Services Manager, Danielle Davis, Homeless Service Coordinator, and Sandra Ottinger, Community Services Grants and Administrator.

Get up here, guys.

I'm sorry.

Anyone else?

No, I'm

I'm only reading from my script.

I apologize.

Perfect.

So Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, as I said, was November 16th through the 22nd.

And whereas each year, the week before Thanksgiving is recognized as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, a time to encourage the public to take action on the issues of home uh hunger and homelessness.

And whereas in 2001, the Interagency Council of Homelessness issued a call for cities and counties throughout the United States to develop plans to end homelessness.

Whereas shortly thereafter, the Collin County Homeless Coalition was formed to raise awareness and unite the community in addressing the problem.

And whereas the week draws attention to home hunger and homeless homelessness, educates the public about the difficulty of poverty, and builds up the base of volunteers.

And whereas the annual homeless census will take place in Plano on January 22nd, 2026, and residents are encouraged to participate by collect collecting packages and volunteering their time on the night of the homeless census.

Now, therefore, I John Muns, Mayor of the City of Plano, Texas, do hereby proclaim November 16th through 22nd, 2025 is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Plano, and I do thereby encourage all citizens to join me and the Plano City Council in supporting efforts to alleviate hunger and homelessness so that together we may continue to uphold the values that make Plano the city of excellence.

Congratulations.