SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 482

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the County and District Clerks' Association of Texas 
and to proclaim April 8, 2003, as County and District Clerks Day 
at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, The County and District Clerks' Association of 
Texas was established in 1893 to promote professional standards 
and to educate its members on their statutory and constitutional 
duties; currently, 441 individuals belong to the group; and
	WHEREAS, County clerks provide support for the 
commissioners court and for the county courts at law in each 
county, and district clerks provide support for the district 
courts in each county; and
	WHEREAS, County and district clerks serve as custodians 
of all court pleadings and papers that are part of any cause of 
action, civil or criminal, in the courts they serve; they also 
index and secure all court records, collect filing fees, and 
handle funds held in litigation and money awarded to minors; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, county clerks act as the recorders 
and records managers for their county, work with the Bureau 
of Vital Statistics, and serve as election officials in most 
counties; district clerks oversee all aspects of a case from 
filing through ancillary proceedings following judgment and 
also receive and disburse court ordered child support; and
	WHEREAS, The county and district clerks of Texas carry 
out their responsibilities with dedication and skill and with 
respect for the high standards established by the County and 
District Clerks' Association of Texas; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend county and district clerks for 
their invaluable service to our state and extend best wishes for 
the future to all who participate in County and District Clerks 
Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a 
memento of this occasion.
                                                                           Ogden




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 8, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate