H.R. No. 651


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the County and District Clerks Association of Texas are visiting the State Capitol on this day, April 8, 2003, and it is fitting to take this opportunity to recognize this outstanding organization; and WHEREAS, Established in 1893, the association endeavors to promote professional standards, provide a means for the education of its members regarding their specific statutory and constitutional duties, and encourage their participation in the legislative, judicial, and executive processes of state government; and WHEREAS, The association's more than 400 members are led by Marc Hamlin, president; Jo Ann Chastain, vice president; Becky Wilbanks, treasurer; Beth A. Rothermel, secretary; and Gail Turley, past president; and WHEREAS, District and county clerks provide invaluable services to the people of Texas, and it is a pleasure to recognize their professional association at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby commend all those associated with the County and District Clerks Association of Texas for their commitment to excellence in their profession and extend to the organization's visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a memorable and productive visit to the State Capitol. Brown of Brazos ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 651 was adopted by the House on April 8, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House