H.R. No. 834



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement 
Systems (TEXPERS) is holding its 16th annual conference in Austin 
on March 19-25, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1989, this voluntary nonprofit 
educational organization works in behalf of public employees in 
Texas to strengthen public pension systems throughout the state; 
and
	WHEREAS, Composed of 111 public employee retirement systems 
and 130 financial professionals and other consultants who assist 
them, the association provides guidance and education of pension 
fund administrators, monitors state and federal legislation, and 
fosters communication among system administrators, their advisors, 
and government leaders; and
	WHEREAS, In the past five years, the organization has nearly 
tripled in size; currently, the association's member systems 
represent 127,191 active and retired participants with some $16 
billion in assets; and
	WHEREAS, During the association's conference in Austin, its 
members will have an opportunity to meet with legislators and 
discuss a range of issues affecting these public pension funds; and
	WHEREAS, Public retirement systems represent a significant 
number of Texas workers, from police and fire officials to 
employees of hospital districts and university medical centers, and 
this association is to be commended for the vital role it plays in 
promoting the sound condition of these public funds; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize the many individuals affiliated with 
the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems and 
extend best wishes to them for a successful annual conference; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for TEXPERS as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Eiland

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 834 was adopted by the House on March 
22, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House