By: Ellis S.R. No. 615 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Texas counties operate as the functional arm of 1-3 state government, implementing laws passed by the legislature and 1-4 approved by the governor; and 1-5 WHEREAS, All Texas counties are responsible for the 1-6 operation of the court system, the provision of law enforcement 1-7 patrols and jail detention, the construction and maintenance of 1-8 transportation infrastructure, and the safekeeping of property 1-9 deeds, marriage licenses, lawsuits, and other key public records; 1-10 they are also responsible for the conduction of elections and the 1-11 collection of state and local taxes; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Many Texas counties are also actively engaged in 1-13 economic development, environmental regulation, delivery of social 1-14 services, agricultural support, flood control operations, pest 1-15 eradication, and many other services vital to Texas citizens; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Texas county officials are responsible for actually 1-17 delivering services to the public, which means Texas counties are 1-18 the level of government closest to the people, literally serving 1-19 at the front counter of Texas government; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The National Association of Counties has declared 1-21 the week of April 3-7, 1995, as National County Government Week 1-22 for the purpose of educating citizens nationwide on the valued 1-23 services performed by counties, and it is fitting to select a day 2-1 of that week to honor the counties of Texas; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-3 74th Legislature, hereby recognize April 4, 1995, as County 2-4 Government Day in Texas and extend appreciation to the Texas 2-5 counties for their invaluable contributions to the welfare of our 2-6 citizens and our state; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 2-8 expression of esteem from the Texas Senate for the work of our 2-9 county governments. 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 President of the Senate 2-12 I hereby certify that the above 2-13 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-14 on April 3, 1995. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Secretary of the Senate 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate