By Ramsay                                              H.R. No. 668
         76R11583 BE-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great pride
 1-2     in joining the Texas Association of Counties in recognizing April
 1-3     20, 1999, as County Government Day at the Capitol; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, The week of April 18-24, 1999, is being observed by
 1-5     the National Association of Counties as National County Government
 1-6     Week to provide the nation's citizens with an opportunity to honor
 1-7     the many contributions made by county governments; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, The oldest form of local government in the United
 1-9     States, county government addresses many critical issues, including
1-10     environmental protection, indigent health care, special assistance
1-11     for the elderly, job training, and public safety; and
1-12           WHEREAS, There are 254 counties in Texas, and those dedicated
1-13     individuals who serve our counties as elected or appointed
1-14     officials not only work diligently to meet the needs of citizens
1-15     without placing an undue burden on taxpayers but also commit
1-16     themselves to finding solutions to problems that will benefit all
1-17     Texans; and
1-18           WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Counties encourages
1-19     citizens across the state to observe National County Government
1-20     Week by learning more about this vital form of local government and
1-21     the many ways in which it serves the public; now, therefore, be it
1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-23     Legislature hereby commend the county officials of this state for
1-24     their countless contributions to Texas and welcome members of the
 2-1     Texas Association of Counties to the State Capitol; and, be it
 2-2     further
 2-3           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-4     prepared for the Texas Association of Counties as an expression of
 2-5     high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.