Winnsboro physician Dr. David C. Murley, was honored with a proclamation Tuesday morning during the Wood County commissioners’ meeting for his years of dedicated service to the county. Murley served as Wood County’s medical director for nearly 50 years and has retired.

He began serving as medical director in the 1970s and served tirelessly for citizens and employees of Wood County through many flu seasons. He was honored in May 2019 by Texas House Bill Resolution HR2800 for his exceptional career that spanned more than half a century. Murley moved to Winnsboro in 1961 and opened a clinic with his brother, Warren, and practiced until he retired in 2013. 

Commissioners approved Precinct 2 Constable Kelly Smith’s partner, Juma, to participate in the Vested Interest in K-9, Inc. Calendar for law enforcement agencies.

“It is basically an invitation for us to participate in this calendar. This is for the court to give Juma permission to be in the calendar,” Smith explained. “This company is the one that provided, on your approval the $2,600 vest she wears. Basically she (Juma) is in this calendar where she will have her own month. They will do a ‘signing’ date. They will get her paw print and she will sign it and I will sign it.

“The cost of the calendar is $17 each. Two dollars of that goes to Vested Interest in K-9’s so they can continue to invest in the program they have as well as the health care,” Smith continued. “The $15 dollars is held by Invested Interest in K-9’s for equipment we may need for Juma. They collect this and Juma has a credit on their books that if you need something for your vehicle or if she needs some gear there is a credit to that.”

In a related matter, commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant request from Vested Interest in K-9’s, Inc. for the Healthcare for K9 Heroes grant program. “It’s a 90 percent health care benefit in order for her to do any type of medical services. After this, Vested Interest in K-9’s will continue to cover her from now on as long as funds are available,” Smith said. Smith pays for the other 10 percent out of pocket and there is no cost to the county.