BENTON COUNTY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Benton County will soon display the national motto, “In God We Trust,” in every public building it operates in accordance with state law.

The Quorum Court voted unanimously Thursday, 12-0, to approve a resolution requiring the motto be placed in a “conspicuous manner” throughout county buildings by Oct. 1.

Act 911 directs school superintendents, state agency officials and other local building administrators to display durable copies of “In God We Trust” alongside the American and Arkansas flags if funding is available. Posters must be purchased with donated or voluntary contributions, not taxpayer dollars.

Benton County resident Mark Rockwell donated 25 posters featuring the motto and other requirements to the county for display, at no cost to the count

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