By: Hopper H.R. No. 68       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, the Honorable Wise County Judge J.D. Clark has been   duly elected as President of the National Association of Counties   (NACo), bringing great honor to his community and the State of   Texas; and          WHEREAS, Judge Clark was sworn in as NACo President on   July 14, 2025, during the association's annual conference in   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was joined by his wife, Leah,   twin daughters, Zelda and Maggie, and eldest daughter, Claire, who   administered the oath of office; and          WHEREAS, Judge Clark now leads an organization, representing   more than 3,000 counties, parishes, and boroughs across the United   States, dedicated to preserving and protecting the interests of   America's counties and will chair board meetings, appoint committee   members, and serve as NACo's chief spokesperson and public   representative; and          WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Wise County, Judge Clark has   served as County Judge since 2014, following his tenure as mayor of   Chico, Texas and as a high school teacher, all demonstrating a   steadfast commitment to public service and community leadership;   and          WHEREAS, Under his leadership, Wise County has balanced   preservation and progress, notably through the restoration of the   historic 1896 courthouse and preserving local history, reflecting   his motto of "honoring the past and building the future"; and          WHEREAS, Judge Clark's presidential spotlight, "County   Storytellers," highlights his dedication to showcasing county best   practices, further elevating the role of local government in   shaping a stronger America; and          WHEREAS, Judge Clark, also a talented singer and songwriter,   showcased his presidential initiative, "county storytelling", in   his inaugural address and through his song "County Line",   highlighting his dedication to county best practices, further   elevating the role of local government in shaping a stronger   America; and          WHEREAS, His ascension to NACo President, after serving as   Second Vice President in 2023 and First Vice President in 2024,   underscores his decade-long involvement with NACo, including   leadership roles such as Chair of the Rural Action Caucus and   Co-Chair of the Broadband Task Force, bringing valuable perspective   to national county governance; and          WHEREAS, Judge Clark's election to this prestigious position   not only honors his exemplary service but also amplifies the voice   of Texas counties on the national stage, inspiring pride among his   constituents and colleagues; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulates the   Honorable J.D. Clark on his election as President of the National   Association of Counties and extends to him sincere best wishes for   continued success in his esteemed role; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Judge J.D. Clark as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.