H.R. No. 670



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, County governments across Texas provide outstanding 
service to our state's citizens by implementing the laws passed by 
state leaders and by serving as a gateway for accessibility to the 
vital services that result from the passage of those laws; and
	WHEREAS, County officials are situated on the front lines of 
government, for they occupy a level of government that is closer to 
the people and are directly responsible to area citizens for 
performing a multitude of fundamental tasks that enable our society 
to run more smoothly, safely, and efficiently; and
	WHEREAS, County governments routinely provide law 
enforcement services, operate courts, build and maintain roads, 
collect taxes, conduct elections, and safeguard vital public 
records while also providing many other services that support our 
communities, businesses, and schools; and
	WHEREAS, Responsive to the unique needs of the communities 
they serve, whether urban, rural, or a combination of both, county 
governments play a leading role in economic development, 
environmental regulation, agricultural support, flood control, 
pest eradication, and a host of other valuable functions that 
clearly benefit our state's citizens in numerous, tangible ways; 
and
	WHEREAS, The professional and highly skilled staff who are 
employed by county governments in Texas strive to deliver the best 
possible service to their citizens, and it is fitting that we join 
with our fellow Texans in saluting the ongoing contributions that 
this dynamic workforce makes to the Lone Star State each day; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize April 7, 2003, as County Government 
Day in Texas and commend the many dedicated individuals who are 
employed by county governments across Texas for their important 
public service.

                                                                        Phillips

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 670 was adopted by the House on May 2, 
2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House