H.R. No. 2344
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Wayne A. Brascom completed his
distinguished tenure as Llano County judge in December 2014; and
WHEREAS, First elected in 2006, Judge Brascom worked
tirelessly to improve the quality of life available to area
residents; he negotiated the transition from the Llano County
Hospital Authority to the Scott and White Hospital System, and he
also assisted in obtaining medical services for citizens through a
new healthcare waiver; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan enhanced the efficiency of the
probate court, and he worked with the county attorney's office to
develop a bond forfeiture program; in accordance with House Bill
1117, passed by the 78th Texas Legislature, he worked with the
commissioners court to implement an official road map legally
establishing the roads the county will continue to maintain as
public thoroughfares; and
WHEREAS, Committed to meeting the needs of local youth as
well, Judge Brascom served for eight years on the Llano County
Juvenile Probation Board, and he obtained a new classroom building
from the Llano Independent School District for the Head Start
Program in Kingsland; moreover, he procured computers for the
sheriff's office by means of a grant from the governor's office, and
he assisted in arranging funds for the Llano Special Opportunity
Recycle Center; and
WHEREAS, Judge Brascom has further benefited his fellow
citizens in many other leadership roles; he has served the
executive board of the Capital Area Council of Governments as
chair, vice chair, and secretary, and he was a member of the
Corporation of Texas Regionalism, a statewide board that reviews
legislative priorities for Councils of Government; in addition, he
served a term as vice chair during his eight years on the Hill
Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Board, and he
was appointed by the governor to participate in the review and
revision of the Health and Safety Code regarding mental health
issues; and
WHEREAS, Through his significant accomplishments in office,
Wayne Brascom helped to make Llano County an even better place in
which to live, and he may take justifiable pride in his
contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Judge Wayne Brascom for his exemplary
service as Llano County judge 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 Judge Brascom as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Murr
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2344 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House