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Galveston County recognizes long‑time clerk Brandy Chat at retirement ceremony
Summary
Galveston County officials honored Brandy Chat for roughly 30 years of service as a court clerk and announced a small reception at the Justice Center.
Galveston County officials on March 17 recognized court clerk Brandy Chat on the occasion of her retirement after roughly 30 years with the office.
County officials said Chat brought deep institutional knowledge and an attention to detail they called trademarked in the office. A county speaker who addressed the chamber said, “She knows everything about everything in the office,” and described Chat as a long‑time mentor to staff.
The recognition took place during the commissioners’ meeting and included remarks from multiple staff members and an announcement of a small reception. The county said Chat’s daughter Jay drove from College Station to attend the event. A county official invited colleagues to a reception “at 03:00 at the Justice Center” the following Wednesday to mark the retirement.
Officials did not discuss a replacement or operational impact during the remarks. The recognition concluded with commissioners and staff taking photographs with Chat and offering thanks for her service.
