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

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

FULL TEXT:
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