Res 083-2020 Appointing Angela Bakken as LRCA 9/15/2020Resolution No. 83-2020
Resolution appointing Ms. Angela Bakken of the Animal Services
Division of the Wichita Falls -Wichita County Public Health District to
act as the Local Rabies Control Authority for the City of Wichita Falls
WHEREAS, the Rabies Control Act (Chapter 826, as amended May 5, 1995) was
established as a minimum statewide program to control and eradicate rabies in the State
of Texas, to be administered by the Texas Department of State Health Services, with
cooperation of the governing bodies of the counties and incorporated municipalities within
the State; and,
WHEREAS, the Act requires that the governing bodies of the counties and
incorporated municipalities appoint a Local Rabies Control Authority to assume the
responsibilities of administering the Act; and,
WHEREAS, the City staff deem it appropriate that Mrs. Bakken be appointed as
Local Rabies Control Authority for the City of Wichita Falls.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Mrs. Angela Bakken of the Wichita Falls -Wichita County Public Health District is
hereby appointed as the Local Rabies Control Authority for the City of Wichita Falls,
Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of September, 2020.
ATTEST:
City Clerk