Speaker 3, a meeting commenter, said the Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved the donation of the Martin Luther King Jr. bus on Oct. 13, 1987, and took responsibility for its maintenance.

The remark came during opening comments marking Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Speaker 1, a meeting commenter, opened the session by saying, "It's God's grace that we have a sun shining, and all of you are here to celebrate Dr. King's 96th birthday. Thank you very much for being with us this morning." Speaker 2, a meeting commenter, added: "Through Dr. King's teachings and noble struggles, he instilled in the youth not only concentration, but a focus on educational unity and diverse interpersonal relationships. Knowing that he fought for equality and fairness gives me hope that we can continue that fight in all of our own schools and communities."

Speaker 3 framed the historical note as background to the commemoration: "On Oct. 13, 1987, the Board of Supervisors approved the Martin Luther King Junior bus as a donation and took responsibility for its maintenance." The transcript does not record any contemporaneous motion, vote, or agenda item to alter the bus's status at this meeting.

The comments were delivered as part of ceremonial remarks at the start of the meeting rather than during an agenda item proposing current board action; the transcript provided does not include additional details about the bus's current location, condition, or maintenance funding.