84R24235 BPG-D
By: Blanco H.R. No. 2388
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Victor A. Flores retired as tax assessor-collector
of El Paso County on March 1, 2015, concluding an exemplary tenure
in office that spanned nearly two decades; and
WHEREAS, First elected to the post of tax assessor-collector
in 1996, Mr. Flores was subsequently returned to that office by the
voters for four additional terms; in 2011, this esteemed Texan
received the Best Practices Award from the Texas Association of
Counties in recognition of his implementation of the county's
scofflaw program; the initiative has helped the county collect more
than $4 million in overdue fines and fees by withholding vehicle
registration renewals for residents with outstanding balances; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Flores brought to his position a
quarter-century of experience in tax office operations; a Vietnam
veteran, he was working for a car dealership in 1971--and looking
forward to finishing school and beginning a career in education--
when the chief deputy assessor offered him a job with the title of
"office boy"; he was promoted to title clerk and then moved to the
assessing department, where he rose to become assistant supervisor;
subsequently, he was appointed office manager in the purchasing
department, and he spent 17 years in that section before assuming
the duties of tax assessor-collector; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Victor Flores has enjoyed the
support and encouragement of his wife of 46 years, Juana Flores, and
their sons, Victor and Benjamin; his retirement will allow him to
spend more time with his treasured family, which has grown to
include daughters-in-law Monica and Michelle and four
grandchildren, Aaron, David, Natalia, and Lihiana; and
WHEREAS, Through his leadership, skill, and dedication,
Victor Flores greatly benefited his fellow citizens over the course
of a long career in public service, and he may indeed reflect with
pride on his outstanding accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Victor Flores on his retirement as
El Paso County tax assessor-collector 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.