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Hidalgo County Commissioners’

Court

Ramon GarciaCounty Judge

Joel QuintanillaCommissioner, Precinct 1

Hector “Tito” PalaciosCommissioner, Precinct 2

Joe M. FloresCommissioner, Precinct 3

Joseph PalaciosCommissioner, Precinct 4

Executive OfficeValde Guerra

Executive Officer

Public Affairs DivisionKarina Cardoza

Director

2818 S. Business Hwy 281Edinburg, Texas 78539

(956) 292-7026 P(956) 292-7766 F

www.co.hidalgo.tx.us [email protected] E

The Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas (AACT), a nonpartisan organization aimed to increase voter participation in Hidalgo County, gave a presentation on Hidalgo County voter turnout and AACT. AACT was established to unite community organizations, businesses, large employers, and state and national partnerships to cultivate voter empowerment in South Texas. Commissioners' Court approved a partnership to allow AACT to educate and promote voter participation among Hidalgo County departments and employees. Lea

Recognition of Auditor's OfficeCommissioners' Court recognized the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office for receiving tCertificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report. This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting andsignificant accomplishment by a government and its management. This year marks the eighth year that Hidalgo County has achieved this recognition, demonstrating an earnest and constructive "spirit of full disclosure" financial story. Congratulations to the Auditor's Office, Accounting Division, and all employees who contributed to the success of this report.

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AACT Presentation

The Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas (AACT), a nonpartisan organization aimed to increase voter participation in Hidalgo County, gave a presentation on Hidalgo County voter turnout and AACT. AACT was established to unite community organizations,

s, large employers, and state and national partnerships to cultivate voter empowerment in South Texas. Commissioners' Court approved a partnership to allow AACT to educate and promote voter participation among Hidalgo County departments and employees. Learn more about AACT at http://aactnow.org/

Recognition of Auditor's Office Commissioners' Court recognized the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office for receiving tCertificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual

This award is the highest form of recognition accounting and financial reporting; its attainment represents a

significant accomplishment by a government and its management. This year marks the eighth year that Hidalgo County has achieved this recognition, demonstrating an earnest and constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate the County's

Congratulations to the Auditor's Office, Accounting Division, and all employees who contributed to the success of this report.

The Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas (AACT), a nonpartisan organization aimed to increase voter participation in Hidalgo County, gave a presentation on Hidalgo County voter turnout and AACT. AACT was established to unite community organizations,

s, large employers, and state and national partnerships to cultivate voter empowerment in South Texas. Commissioners' Court approved a partnership to allow AACT to educate and promote voter participation among Hidalgo County departments

Commissioners' Court recognized the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual

reporting; its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. This year marks the eighth year that Hidalgo County has achieved this recognition, demonstrating an

to clearly communicate the County's Congratulations to the Auditor's Office, Accounting Division, and all


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Honoring "Youth of the Year" Edwin Padilla

Base, & San Antonio. scholarship and will compete at the State Level Youth of the Year Comp Edwin shared a heartwarming personal narrative about how his involvement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg helped him overcome adversity, improve his leadership skills, and pursue his dreams of becoming a doctor. Edwin was joined bMaria D. Olivares, and Edinburg Boys & Girls Club Chief Executive Officer Sabrina Walker-Hernandez. Congratulations to Edwin and best wishes as he continues achieving remarkable accomplishments! at https://picasaweb.google.com/110815505267724659479/February142012

Declaration of Support

is to reduce the emotional trauma to child abuse victims and support the prevention of child abuse. Children's Advocacy Center provides a safe haven for young victims; services include child forensic interviews, evahealth services, and prevention, education and outreach. supports the efforts of the Children's Advocacy Center, Estrella's House to raise funds to support its activities and services through McAllen on Saturday, February 18, 2012. at http://cachidalgo.org/events.php


Honoring "Youth of the Year" Edwin Padilla Commissioners' Court approved a resolution honoring Edwin Padilla, a senior at Economedes High School in Edinburg, Precinct 4, for being named the "South Texas 2012 Youth of the Year for the RGV Boys and Girls Clubs." competed at the South Texas Area Level Youth of the Year Competition among other Youth of the Year winners from Pharr, McAllen, Harlingen, Laredo, Randolph Air Force

Base, & San Antonio. With this advancement, Edwin earned an additional $500 scholarship and will compete at the State Level Youth of the Year CompEdwin shared a heartwarming personal narrative about how his involvement with the

Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg helped him overcome adversity, improve his leadership skills, and pursue his dreams of becoming a doctor. Edwin was joined bMaria D. Olivares, and Edinburg Boys & Girls Club Chief Executive Officer Sabrina

Hernandez. Congratulations to Edwin and best wishes as he continues achieving remarkable accomplishments! View more photos

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Declaration of Support - Children's Advocacy CenterCommissioners' Court approved a Declaration of Support for the Children's Advocacy Center, Estrella's House of Hidalgo County. President of the Board Tina Martin, Interim Executive Director Vicki Medina, Community Outreach Coordinator Kristy Meyer, and Marketing & Event Planner Pat Blum discussed the role of the Children's Advocacy Estrella's House, whose mission

is to reduce the emotional trauma to child abuse victims and support the prevention of Children's Advocacy Center provides a safe haven for young victims;

services include child forensic interviews, evaluations, family advocate, and mental health services, and prevention, education and outreach. The approved declaration supports the efforts of the Children's Advocacy Center, Estrella's House to raise funds to support its activities and services through an event, Vinos!, which will be held in McAllen on Saturday, February 18, 2012. More information on the event can be found

http://cachidalgo.org/events.php.

Commissioners' Court ved a resolution honoring

Edwin Padilla, a senior at Economedes High School in Edinburg, Precinct 4, for being named the "South Texas 2012 Youth of the Year for the RGV Boys and Girls Clubs." Edwin competed at the South Texas Area Level Youth of the Year Competition among other Youth of the Year winners from Pharr, McAllen, Harlingen, Laredo, Randolph Air Force

With this advancement, Edwin earned an additional $500 scholarship and will compete at the State Level Youth of the Year Competition in April. Edwin shared a heartwarming personal narrative about how his involvement with the

Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg helped him overcome adversity, improve his leadership skills, and pursue his dreams of becoming a doctor. Edwin was joined by his mother, Maria D. Olivares, and Edinburg Boys & Girls Club Chief Executive Officer Sabrina

Hernandez. Congratulations to Edwin and best wishes as he continues

https://picasaweb.google.com/110815505267724659479/February142012

Children's Advocacy Center Commissioners' Court approved a Declaration of Support for the Children's

cacy Center, Estrella's House of Hidalgo County. President of the Board Tina Martin, Interim Executive Director Vicki Medina, Community Outreach Coordinator Kristy Meyer, and Marketing & Event Planner Pat Blum discussed the role of the Children's Advocacy Center, Estrella's House, whose mission

is to reduce the emotional trauma to child abuse victims and support the prevention of Children's Advocacy Center provides a safe haven for young victims;

luations, family advocate, and mental The approved declaration

supports the efforts of the Children's Advocacy Center, Estrella's House to raise funds an event, Vinos!, which will be held in

More information on the event can be found


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Retirement of K

arson investigations ainvestigation of a County vehicle in Precinct 2. Shark and Outlaw,Labrador Retrievers,the RGV Arson Dog Association (a nonOffice), and donated to Hidalgo County to be used as accelerant detection dogs. Hidalgo County thanks Shark for his dedicated service, and wishes Chief Deputy Bradley and Shark the best.


Retirement of K-9 "Shark" Commissioners' Court approved a resolution regarding the retirement of Fire Marshal Accelerant Detection K"Shark" for medically required reasons, relieving him of his police duties with the Fire Marshal's Office and transferring ownership to his handler, Chief DeputyWesley Bradley for the remainder of his lifespan. One year ago today, Shark and his counterpart Outlawrecognized in Commissioners' Court for their exemplary service in assisting the County Fire Marshal's Office in

arson investigations and other activities, and for their efforts to solve an arson investigation of a County vehicle in Precinct 2. Shark and Outlaw, both Golden Labrador Retrievers, were rescued from a shelter in Central Texas, purchased by

RGV Arson Dog Association (a nonprofit organization created by the Fire Marshal's Office), and donated to Hidalgo County to be used as accelerant detection dogs. Hidalgo County thanks Shark for his dedicated service, and wishes Chief Deputy Bradley and Shark the best.

Court approved a resolution regarding the retirement of Fire Marshal Accelerant Detection K-9 "Shark" for medically required reasons, relieving him of his police duties with the Fire Marshal's Office and transferring ownership to his handler, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Wesley Bradley for the remainder of his lifespan. One year ago today, Shark and his counterpart Outlaw were recognized in Commissioners' Court for their exemplary service in assisting the County Fire Marshal's Office in

efforts to solve an arson both Golden

were rescued from a shelter in Central Texas, purchased by profit organization created by the Fire Marshal's

Office), and donated to Hidalgo County to be used as accelerant detection dogs. Hidalgo County thanks Shark for his dedicated service, and wishes Chief Deputy

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