Greetings! The year 2013 is now off and running. I just returned from Austin where I met with Jim Allison, our general counsel, and Brooks County Judge Raul Ramirez, the first vice president of our Association. Jim had us go over to the Capitol and meet with our representatives and senators to express some of our concerns with legislative issues that may affect county … [Read more...] about From the President – March 2013
From the President
From The President – February 2013
Greetings and Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a good year in 2012. It is hard to believe that another year has gone by. On Jan. 2, Johnson County had its ceremony swearing in our newly elected officials. We had a good turn out from the community. I have always said that local government is the most efficient form of government. It was good to hear the comments made by … [Read more...] about From The President – February 2013
From the President – January 2013
By the time you receive this, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be past us. I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays, and I wish all of you a Happy and Prosperous New Year. This past year has been a good year for Johnson County. The Chisholm Trail Parkway (Highway 121) is now under construction and is scheduled to be complete by spring of 2014. After being on the drawing board … [Read more...] about From the President – January 2013
From the Association President
Greetings! This is my first message as your president of our State Association, and I look forward to serving you throughout the coming year. This is my 18th year to serve as county judge in Johnson County. My previous occupation was the owner of Harmon Insurance, a property and casualty insurance agency, for 20-plus years. I believe that most of the things you do in life … [Read more...] about From the Association President
From the President
Happy November. Wow, it’s hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner. Soon we’ll be surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones celebrating one of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. It’s a time for me to reflect on the goodness that God has provided me and be thankful for all He has done. I hope that you will feel His grace and love during these special … [Read more...] about From the President