85S10551 JCD-D By: Schofield H.R. No. 119 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Katy Independent School District Financial Services Department has distinguished itself by earning a Transparency Star from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts; and WHEREAS, The Transparency Stars program recognizes local government entities that go above and beyond in their efforts to make information about their spending and revenue easily accessible to the public; and WHEREAS, By providing useful data, figures, and analysis, Katy ISD garnered a Transparency Star in the area of Traditional Finances; in addition to meeting a host of other criteria, awardees in this category must post online thorough and recent financial summaries as well as visual tools showing trends in revenue, expenditures, and property tax rates, and they must also make updated budgets and financial reports available for download; and WHEREAS, The Katy Independent School District has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fiscal responsibility and clarity, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor the district for its noteworthy achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Katy Independent School District Financial Services Department on its receipt of a Transparency Star for Traditional Finances from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and extend to the district sincere best wishes for continued success in its important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Katy ISD as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.