By: Kubiak H.C.R. No. 37 73R3587 LBD-D CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, On December 31, 1992, Washington County Tax 1-2 Assessor-Collector Vennie Herzog officially stepped down from her 1-3 post, bringing to a close an exceptional 38-year career of service 1-4 with the county tax office; with high standards of excellence and 1-5 strong leadership abilities, this notable public official enhanced 1-6 each position she held, instilling trust and confidence in the 1-7 hearts of those she faithfully served; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mrs. Herzog began her career with Washington County 1-9 on August 16, 1954, when she was hired as a deputy tax 1-10 assessor-collector; distinguishing herself by her integrity and 1-11 hard work, this dedicated employee quickly moved through the ranks 1-12 and in 1955 was appointed to the respected position of chief deputy 1-13 for the Washington County tax office; and 1-14 WHEREAS, In November 1976, Mrs. Herzog was elected to the 1-15 office of county tax assessor-collector; in the 15 years following 1-16 her first election victory, the fine reputation she had established 1-17 and continued to enhance by her performance afforded her widespread 1-18 popularity, and she ran unopposed in each subsequent election; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A truly dynamic citizen, Mrs. Herzog has long been a 1-20 member of many professional and civic organizations, contributing 1-21 her support to such groups as the Texas Association of Assessing 1-22 Officers, the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas, the 1-23 Board of Tax Professional Examiners, the American Legion Auxiliary, 1-24 and the VFW Auxiliary; she also is a devout member of Grace 2-1 Lutheran Church, and her active participation in church and 2-2 community events and organizations has been an inspiring testimony 2-3 to her dedication to the betterment of her community; and 2-4 WHEREAS, With her commitment to professional competence and 2-5 management excellence, Mrs. Herzog has been an indispensable asset 2-6 to the Washington County tax office; indeed, her many contributions 2-7 to the citizens of Washington County render her worthy of special 2-8 legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the members of the 73rd Legislature of the 2-10 State of Texas hereby honor Mrs. Vennie Herzog for her years of 2-11 distinguished service to the citizens of Washington County and 2-12 extend warmest best wishes to her for a happy and rewarding 2-13 retirement; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for Mrs. Herzog as an expression of high regard by the 2-16 Legislature of the State of Texas.