The Rotary Club of McAllen welcomes new officers and welcomes Hidalgo County Clerk Laura Hinojosa
The Rotary Club of McAllen welcomes new officers and hosts Hidalgo County Clerk Laura Hinojosa
Today, the Rotary Club of McAllen held a special meeting at the Pasta Company where newly appointed officers were sworn in by former District Governor Amando Chapa. Following the ceremony, the club welcomed a distinguished guest speaker, Laura Hinojosa, Hidalgo County County Clerk.
New officials appointed
The meeting began with Amando Chapa installing the new officers. Rotary Club members expressed their enthusiasm and commitment to serve the McAllen community in their new roles.
Laura Hinojosa’s address
Laura Hinojosa, who has served as Hidalgo County’s county clerk since 2007, addressed the Rotary Club members. Hinojosa was re-elected to her fifth term in 2022 and was recognized for her commitment to preserving and maintaining court records in Hidalgo County. She was recently appointed to the board of the Texas Association of Counties (TAC), where she will represent the County and District Clerks’ Association of Texas beginning January 1, 2024.
In her speech, Hinojosa provided insight into her role and the responsibilities of her office, stressing the importance of working with judges, lawyers and the public to ensure the efficient functioning of the justice system. She emphasized her commitment to improving customer service, leveraging technology and streamlining procedures for faster government responsiveness.
Successes and initiatives
Hinojosa spoke about her office’s ongoing projects, including digitizing court records and implementing new technology to improve accessibility and efficiency. She also touched on her role in processing passports, managing jury trials and the upcoming move to a new courthouse once building permits are granted.
Commitment to the community
The County Clerk encouraged community members to take advantage of the services offered by her office, including assistance with passport applications and accessing public records. She emphasized the importance of public feedback to drive improvements and maintain high standards of service.
closing remarks
The meeting concluded with a question and answer session in which Hinojosa addressed several questions from Rotary Club members and provided more details about her office’s mission and future plans. McAllen Rotary Club members expressed their appreciation for Hinojosa’s informative and engaging presentation.
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McAllen Rotary Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcallenrotaryclub
McAllen Rotary Club website: https://mcallenrotary.com/
Hidalgo County District Clerk’s Office: https://www.hidalgocounty.us/192/District-Clerks-Office
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The Rotary Club of McAllen welcomes new officers and hosts Hidalgo County Clerk Laura Hinojosa
Today, the Rotary Club of McAllen held a special meeting at the Pasta Company where newly appointed officers were sworn in by former District Governor Amando Chapa. Following the ceremony, the club welcomed a distinguished guest speaker, Laura Hinojosa, Hidalgo County County Clerk.
New officials appointed
The meeting began with Amando Chapa installing the new officers. Rotary Club members expressed their enthusiasm and commitment to serve the McAllen community in their new roles.
Laura Hinojosa’s address
Laura Hinojosa, who has served as Hidalgo County’s county clerk since 2007, addressed the Rotary Club members. Hinojosa was re-elected to her fifth term in 2022 and was recognized for her commitment to preserving and maintaining court records in Hidalgo County. She was recently appointed to the board of the Texas Association of Counties (TAC), where she will represent the County and District Clerks’ Association of Texas beginning January 1, 2024.
In her speech, Hinojosa provided insight into her role and the responsibilities of her office, stressing the importance of working with judges, lawyers and the public to ensure the efficient functioning of the justice system. She emphasized her commitment to improving customer service, leveraging technology and streamlining procedures for faster government responsiveness.
Successes and initiatives
Hinojosa spoke about her office’s ongoing projects, including digitizing court records and implementing new technology to improve accessibility and efficiency. She also touched on her role in processing passports, managing jury trials and the upcoming move to a new courthouse once building permits are granted.
Commitment to the community
The County Clerk encouraged community members to take advantage of the services offered by her office, including assistance with passport applications and accessing public records. She emphasized the importance of public feedback to drive improvements and maintain high standards of service.
closing remarks
The meeting concluded with a question and answer session in which Hinojosa addressed several questions from Rotary Club members and provided more details about her office’s mission and future plans. McAllen Rotary Club members expressed their appreciation for Hinojosa’s informative and engaging presentation.
URL:
McAllen Rotary Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcallenrotaryclub
McAllen Rotary Club website: https://mcallenrotary.com/
Hidalgo County District Clerk’s Office: https://www.hidalgocounty.us/192/District-Clerks-Office