R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The year 1999 marks the 30th anniversary of the 1-2 V. G. Young Institute of County Government, and this notable 1-3 occasion is indeed worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Created by the 61st Legislature as part of the Texas 1-5 Agricultural Extension Service of The Texas A&M University System, 1-6 the institute was designed to serve as a source of objective, 1-7 dependable, and directly attainable information that may be used by 1-8 county officials in conducting the business of county government; 1-9 the institute also serves as a provider of short courses, seminars, 1-10 and conferences at the local, area, and statewide levels; and 1-11 WHEREAS, To this end, presidents of all of the Texas county 1-12 officials' professional associations actively serve on the 1-13 institute's advisory board, and with their able assistance, the 1-14 Institute of County Government has had a significant influence on 1-15 the growth and development of county government in Texas since its 1-16 creation; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In addition to fulfilling a legislative continuing 1-18 education mandate, this admirable initiative seeks to provide 1-19 county officials with knowledge that will enable them to become 1-20 self-directed, informed, and productive members of their county 1-21 government administration; and 1-22 WHEREAS, The program could not have achieved the success it 1-23 enjoys today were it not for the exceptional service of its 1-24 coordinator, faculty, and staff, who have given generously of their 2-1 time, talents, energies, and resources to the benefit of the 2-2 institute; also pivotal in the institute's success are the county 2-3 officials who willingly share their insight and expertise to 2-4 ensure that the institute meets the diverse needs of all county 2-5 officials in Texas; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Throughout its proud history, the Institute of 2-7 County Government has maintained a strong and beneficial 2-8 relationship with Texas county officials, and its innovative and 2-9 inspiring programs continue to build character, enhance competence, 2-10 and instill the ethical values that have made our state strong and 2-11 great; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-13 Legislature hereby commend the V. G. Young Institute of County 2-14 Government of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service on the 2-15 occasion of its 30th anniversary and recognize the many dedicated 2-16 individuals who have contributed to the program's success; and, be 2-17 it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-19 prepared for the V. G. Young Institute of County Government, the 2-20 administration of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, and The 2-21 Texas A&M University System as an expression of high regard by the 2-22 Texas House of Representatives. Brown of Brazos _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 527 was adopted by the House on April 21, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House