Left to right, Precinct 2 Commissioner Mark Jones, Precinct 1 Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe, Deputy Clerks Anne Medina, Rebecca Montemayor and Ashley Iraheta, County Judge Ruben Becerra, Senior Deputy Clerk Jill Kotzur, Deputy Clerk Briana Ramirez, County Clerk Elaine Cárdenas, Senior Deputy Clerk Valerie Valdez, Deputy Clerk Anthony Ross, Precinct 3 Commissioner Lon Shell, and Precinct 4 Commissioner Walt Smith. Photo courtesy of Hays County
County Clerk's office receives state honor
The Hays County Clerk’s Office has received the Five Star Exemplary Award from the State Health Department’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.
This is the third consecutive year the clerk’s office has earned the honor. According to the state, “The 5 Star award acknowledges Vital Statistics Partners who understand the importance of vital statistics and its impact on the citizens of Texas. This award honors Partners who go above and beyond the duties of birth and death registration by attending trainings and keeping up with the latest legislation and trends.”
“I’m really proud of my team for achieving this honor,” County Clerk Dr. Elaine Cárdenas told the Commissioners Court. “It’s rare to gain Five Star designation. It means we have exceeded the State’s highest standards for accuracy, thoroughness, timeliness, efficiency and customer service.”
