R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great pride
 1-2     in recognizing May 3-7, 1999, as Municipal Clerks Week in Texas,
 1-3     for the commendable individuals who serve in this important role
 1-4     are indeed deserving of special legislative recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, The municipal clerk is among the oldest of public
 1-6     servant positions, and it serves as a vital part of local
 1-7     government throughout the world; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Providing the professional link between citizens,
 1-9     local governing bodies, and agencies of government at other levels,
1-10     municipal clerks have pledged themselves to efficiency and
1-11     impartiality, rendering skilled and equal service to all; and
1-12           WHEREAS, The municipal clerk's office serves as the
1-13     information center for community and local government functions,
1-14     and throughout Texas, municipal clerks continually strive to
1-15     improve and expedite administrative functions through their
1-16     participation in educational programs, seminars, workshops, and the
1-17     annual meetings of their state, county, and international
1-18     professional organizations; and
1-19           WHEREAS, For the necessary services they perform and for
1-20     their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent,
1-21     municipal clerks truly merit commendation at this time; now,
1-22     therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-24     Legislature hereby recognize May 3-7, 1999, as Municipal Clerks
 2-1     Week in Texas and extend a warm welcome to the visiting members of
 2-2     the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program (TMCCP); and, be
 2-3     it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-5     prepared for the TMCCP delegates as a commemoration of this grand
 2-6     occasion and as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
 2-7     Representatives.
                                                                       Clark
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 690 was adopted by the House on May
         5, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House