85S12262 JCD-D
By: Collier H.R. No. 275
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Roy C. Brooks, Tarrant County Commissioner for
Precinct 1, was named president of the National Association of
Counties on July 24, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1935, the National Association of
Counties brings together county officials from across the country
to exchange ideas, build leadership skills, advocate national
policy issues, and increase the public's understanding of local
government; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brooks has been active in the association since
1991, and he most recently served as chair of its Large Urban County
Caucus; over the years, he has been a member of the group's board of
directors, and he has chaired the Health Reform Subcommittee of its
Health Steering Committee as well as the Healthy Counties
Initiative Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, This notable Texan was elected a Tarrant County
commissioner in 2004, and since taking office, he has supported a
range of causes related to health care access, infant mortality,
obesity, criminal justice reform, mental health, and AIDS
awareness; he has also played a vital role in the Tarrant County
Ex-Offender Re-Entry Program, the Nurse Family Partnership, and the
Blue Ribbon Task Force on Health Care for the Homeless, and he is
the founder of the Generation Hope Laptop Program, a college
preparatory initiative targeting middle school students; moreover,
he gives of his time and talents as chair of the National
Organization of Black County Officials, and he is a longtime
congregant at Morningside United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Brooks enjoys the love and
support of his wife, Dr. Jennifer Giddings Brooks, and he is the
proud father of a daughter, Royce, and a son, Marion; and
WHEREAS, Roy Brooks has demonstrated an exemplary commitment
to public service, and the vision and breadth of experience he
brings to his new role as president of the National Association of
Counties are sure to greatly benefit the organization; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Roy Brooks on
his election as president of the National Association of Counties
and extend to him sincere best wishes for a successful tenure; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Brooks as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.