Res 048-2023 Appoint Andrea Bacon from Animal Health Services Division as Local Rabies Control Authority 05/02/2023 Resolution No. 48-2023
Resolution appointing Andrea Bacon 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 Texas
WHEREAS, the Rabies Control Act (Chapter 826, as of April 02, 2015) 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 the
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 Ms. Bacon 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:
Ms. Andrea Bacon 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 2nd day of May 2023.
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