SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 618
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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 23, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate