78R8895 JH-D

By:  Lewis                                                        H.R. No. 545



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives joins the Texas 
Association of Counties in recognizing April 9, 2003, as County 
Government Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, The week of April 7-11, 2003, is being observed by 
the National Association of Counties as National County Government 
Week to provide the nation's citizens with an opportunity to honor 
the many contributions made by county governments; and
	WHEREAS, The oldest form of local government in the United 
States, county government addresses many critical issues, 
including environmental protection, indigent health care, special 
assistance for the elderly, job training, and public safety; and
	WHEREAS, The dedicated individuals who serve our state's 254 
counties as elected or appointed officials not only work diligently 
to meet the needs of citizens without placing an undue burden on 
taxpayers but also commit themselves to finding solutions to 
problems that will benefit all Texans; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Counties encourages 
citizens across the state to observe National County Government 
Week by learning more about this vital form of local government and 
the many ways in which it serves the public; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the county officials of this state for 
their countless contributions to Texas and welcome members of the 
Texas Association of Counties to the State Capitol.