We all owe a debt of gratitude to the veterans and active members of our military. And one way you can demonstrate your support of our soldiers is through Community Covenant, an initiative by the United States Army that now includes all active and reserve branches of every Service. This is a powerfully genuine and heartfelt way to support our soldiers and their families where they live – in the towns, cities and rural areas of Collin County.

Simply put, Community Covenant is a formal affirmation of support by state, county and municipal officials, along with local residents, for those who serve and have served in the military. In recognizing the sacrifices our soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, coastguardsmen and their families make in serving our country, we are also acknowledging our communities’ commitment to keep them strong through initiatives to bolster and care for both soldier and family during and after their service. Through this initiative, hundreds of best practices, from the national to the state and down to the local level, have been developed across the nation to support the military’s mission and the needs of its members and their families.

We invite you to join us to sign the Collin County Community Covenant. Copies are currently at the County Commissioners Court reception desk (4th floor of the Jack Hatchell County Administration Building, 2300 Bloomdale Road in McKinney), and will soon be available at other county and city offices.  Community Covenant is not a political movement, but purely a declaration of patriotism, gratitude, and support for our military service members and their sacrifice for us. Our goal is to get as many signatures as there are county residents wanting to show your support.

If you’d like more information about this initiative, visit www.communitycovenant.army.mil. You may also go to the City of McKinney's website for more information about their Veterans Day event: www.mckinneytexas.org

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