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Cortez honored with Lou Fincher award; county auditor wins GFOA certificate; court issues several proclamations
Summary
At its April session the court presented the Lou Fincher Award to County Judge Richard Cortez, recognized the Auditor’s Office for a GFOA Certificate of Achievement, and approved proclamations including Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month and National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Hidalgo County Commissioners Court presented several awards and approved multiple proclamations during its meeting.
Lou Fincher Award: Tim Smith, cofounder and coordinator of the National Tropical Weather Conference, presented the 2025 Lou Fincher Award to Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez. The award honors individuals who have documented significant tropical weather events and advanced community preparedness and resilience. Judge Cortez accepted the award and credited county staff for their role in…
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