84R8283 WG-D
	By: Herrero	H.R. No. 555

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Diana Barrera completed her tenure as Nueces County
	Clerk on December 31, 2014, drawing to a close a notable career with
	the county that has spanned more than three decades; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Barrera began working part-time at the Nueces
	County Clerk's Office while still in high school; she was named
	chief deputy in 1990 when her mother, Mary Tapia, retired after 35
	years of service; in that role, Ms. Barrera was responsible for
	collections, elections, records, and investments; and
	WHEREAS, Since her appointment as Nueces County Clerk in
	2004, Ms. Barrera has worked diligently to ensure the integrity of
	the election process, to modernize the clerk's office, and to
	increase transparency and access to county government; her many
	accomplishments include the digitization of a large volume of
	county records and the establishment of a user-friendly website
	that has benefited county taxpayers; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed woman also collaborated with the
	Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau to attract a number
	of regional and statewide professional conferences, creating an
	influx in tourism dollars to the Coastal Bend area; and
	WHEREAS, Diana Barrera's dedication, professionalism, and
	commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of
	Nueces County, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a career
	well spent as she takes on her new role as court manager for Jim
	Wells County; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby commend Diana Barrera for her outstanding
	contributions to Nueces County and extend to her sincere best
	wishes for success in her future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Ms. Barrera as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.