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Precinct One Events

Commissioner Cook Participates in Civil Conversations Panel

Event was presented by the Georgetown Community Forum at the Georgetown Public Library April 29, 2019

  • 2 May 2019
  • Author: Doris Sanchez
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PowerPoint Slide on Screen reads: What Can Democrats and Republicans Agree On/Commissioner Cook and the other three panelists (two Democrats and two Republicans) answered questions from the moderator Christine Mann, former candidate for Congressional District 31 in 2018, who also gave them time for rebuttal.

Attendees were also given an opportunity to ask questions, as well as viewers from Facebook live.

Panelists from left to right include Kim Gilby, Chair of the Williamson County Democratic Party; Steve Armbruster, Chair of the Republican Party; Commissioner Cook; and Frederick Bothwell, III a Republican from Georgetown.

Commissioner Cook Reads Williamson County Proclamation at Awards Ceremony during Crime Victims' Rights Week

Event was held April 10 at the Georgetown Annex at 100 Wilco Way

  • 12 April 2019
  • Author: Doris Sanchez
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Commisisoner Cook reads the National Crime Victims' Rights Week Proclamation at the podium next to a poster from County Attorney Dee Hobbs' Office of historical Williamson County photos of those who have provided criminal justice throughout the years.The event was attended and/or coordinated by county oficials, law enforcement executives and heads of staff, Hope Alliance representatives, advocates and families, friends and victims of crime. Also honored were area businesses, as well as the Round Rock, Georgetown, Leander and Taylor Chambers of Commerce.

This year's theme--Honoring Our Past, Creating Hope for the Future--celebrated the progress made by those before us as we look to a future of crime victim services that is even more inclusive, accessible and trauma-informed.

National Crime Victims' Rights Week runs April 7-13, 2019.

Read Proclamation by selecting READ MORE.

Commissioner Cook Honored as Champion of Recovery at Second Annual Pavilion Dinner

425th District Court Judge Betsy Lambeth was keynote speaker at the fundraiser held at Fern Bluff Community Center on April 4, 2019.

  • 5 April 2019
  • Author: Doris Sanchez
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Commissioner Cook and Judge Betsy Lambeth are both strong supporters of programs for those suffering from mental illness and substance abuse.Executive Director of Pavilion Gordon Butler and his granddaughter enjoy a moment together before the program.The Pavilion Clubhouse of Round Rock is a 501(c)(3) organization offering a long term recovery solution for those living with mental illness and/or substance abuse.

Judge Lambeth relayed a story of addiction and its trials and success in her family.

For information, log onto www.pavilionrr.org

Commissioner Cook Makes Presentation on Developing Good Relationships in Wilco at Pavilion's Certified Training

This is one of the three-day training events held March 19 at St. Richard's Episcopal Church in Round Rock.

  • 25 March 2019
  • Author: Doris Sanchez
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Executive Director Gordon Butler of Pavilion Clubhouse inRound Rock organized a free, three-day training for peer advocate certification that included several speakers. Commissioner Cook made a powerpoint presentation on Developing Good Relationships in Seated on a table listening to Commissioner Cook is Executive Director of Pavilion Gordon Butler with other attendees also shown.Williamson County by identifying communication styles.

Commissioner Cook explains her PowerPoint presentation on developing good relationships through communciation skills to a group of volunteer advocates with Pavilion shown seated in the Church's hall.

Commissioner Cook Speaks at Rotary Club of Round Rock Sunrise

Meeting held Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Baca Center in Round Rock

  • 4 March 2019
  • Author: Doris Sanchez
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Commissioner Cook explains maps of the new Apple location on a screen behind her as Rotarians listen.  Commissioner Cook spoke to the apropriately named Rotary Club--Sunrise--at 7 a.m., their regular weekly meeting time, about the county budget and property taxes, and the recent Wilco-Apple 381 Agreement.

Rotary is an international humanitarian service organization of business and community leaders and volunteers who are willing and able to support Rotary's mission. They are a global network of volunteers: men and women doing incredible things together to create positive change in our community and our world. They give their time and resources to help others, while enjoying what they do.

They believe improving people's lives leads to a better and more peaceful world. In conjunction with Rotary International, they participate in and support service projects that address critical issues. Targeted for elimination are poverty, disease, hunger, illiteracy, and pollution.  They commit time, talent, experience and resources to make a positive difference.

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