SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 60

	WHEREAS, The Texas Senate takes great pride in joining the 
Texas Association of Counties in recognizing April 26, 2006, as 
County Government Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, The week of April 23 through 29, 2006, 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 Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, 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.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 27, 2006.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate