Bill Text: TX HR705 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 705 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating David U. Flores on his retirement as Williamson County auditor.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-17 - Reported enrolled [HR705 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR705-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 705



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, David U. Flores retired as Williamson County auditor
	on February 28, 2017; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&I University in Kingsville,
	Mr. Flores worked as a teacher and a merchant before beginning his
	career in public service as the auditor for Dimmit County in 1980;
	in January 1989, he was sworn in as the Williamson County auditor,
	an office he occupied for nearly three decades; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his exemplary tenure, Mr. Flores
	has maintained oversight of the financial books and records for all
	officers of Williamson County, and he also managed the county's
	purchasing from 1989 to 2005; under his outstanding leadership, the
	county's general fund grew to more than $80 million and its bond
	rating went from having a low investment grade to receiving the
	highest possible rating of AAA in 2010; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan's contributions have earned
	Williamson County numerous recognitions, including two County Best
	Practices awards from the Texas Association of Counties Leadership
	Foundation, an Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award from
	the National Procurement Institute, and the 2014 Louisville Award
	for Innovation in Government Finance, the highest honor from the
	Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and
	Canada; moreover, he was personally recognized with the Jerry Ware
	Leadership Award from the Texas Association of County Auditors in
	2000; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Flores has also shared his time and talents as a
	trustee for the Texas County and District Retirement System, as a
	board member of the Texas Association of County Auditors, as chair
	of the Investment Committee for the Texas Association of Counties,
	and as a member of the Williamson County Investment Committee; and
	WHEREAS, Through his tireless dedication and capable
	leadership, David Flores has made a positive and lasting difference
	in Williamson County, and it is indeed a pleasure to commend him on
	his many years of service; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate David U. Flores on his retirement
	as Williamson County auditor and extend to him sincere best wishes
	for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Flores as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.

	Gonzales of Williamson

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 705 was adopted by the House on March
	16, 2017, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House