PLANO, Texas — The City of Plano will build two public monuments in 2025 to honor businessman and philanthropist Ross Perot Sr., city officials announced Monday.
The Plano City Council approved the project, which will be funded through a combination of municipal funds and private donations. The monuments will be placed at two locations significant to Perot’s business and civic contributions: one near a major employment corridor influenced by his corporate presence, and another in a central public space used for community events.
City planners said the monuments will include interpretive elements such as plaques, inscriptions, or digital components detailing Perot’s role in Plano’s growth, his civic involvement, and philanthropic work. A professional design team will be selected through a request-for-proposals process, with public input sought on preliminary designs.
Mayor John Muns noted that Perot played a central role in shaping Plano into a regional economic hub, and the monuments aim to recognize his lasting impact on the city’s development. Construction will proceed after design approval, permitting, and contractor selection, with formal dedication ceremonies planned upon completion.
The monuments will join existing public art and historical markers in Plano and remain accessible year-round under city maintenance policies. Additional details on timelines and designs will be released as the project progresses.
