By Brown of Brazos                                     H.R. No. 527
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                                 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.