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A longtime Dallas County employee received a retirement plaque from the Dallas County Commission on Monday.

Frank Scott was honored for his 26 years of service in the county.

Several of Scott’s years were served at Bush Hog.

Scott received the award from the County Commission: Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn, Commissioners Curtis Williams, Connell Towns, Jan Justice and Vivian Rogers.

Nunn said that he appreciated Scott on working hard for so many years. 

Dallas County Engineer Heath Sexton said that Scott was praised for many years driving on the road in the county.

Scott said that he enjoyed being employed by the county.

Williams, Justice, Towns and Rogers thanked Scott for being a dedicated employee.

In other County commission news: -Herbert Blackmon was approved for re-appointment to the West Dallas Water Authority Appointment.

-Resolution 2022-02-3 was approved: new property tax software.

Nunn met with the Tax Accessor Carol A. Bonner and Tax Collector Tanika Wagner-Neely over the software.

-The commission also sent condolences to the families of Marengo County Commissioner Freddie Armstead and Mike McDowell, Justice’s brother.