TITLE: Recognizing Michelle French for her service to the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Michelle French for her service to the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Michelle French for her outstanding service as president of the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas; and WHEREAS, Michelle French is the tax assessor-collector for Denton County; elected to the position in 2012, she began her career in the tax office in 1982 as a clerk, and she held a number of important positions before her election, including those of supervisor, comptroller, and chief deputy; and WHEREAS, Under her exemplary leadership, the tax office has implemented numerous forward-thinking initiatives; the office has reorganized its service model by cross-training staff in motor vehicle and property tax analysis and has added automated outgoing mail processes; in addition, queuing systems have been installed to reduce customer wait times; and WHEREAS, Michelle was named president of the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas in 2018 after having served on multiple committees and as secretary-treasurer, vice president external, and president-elect; and WHEREAS, She has twice received the association's President's Award, and her many other honors include the Denton County Republican Women's Volunteer of the Year award and the Woman of the Year award from the National Association of Professional Women; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Michelle French on her exceptional contributions to Denton County and to her profession and extend to her best wishes for continued success as president of the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Nelson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 23, 2019.