H.R. No. 948



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives take great pride 
in joining the Texas Association of Counties in recognizing April 
13, 2005, as County Government Day at the Capitol; 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, There are 254 counties in Texas, and those notable 
individuals who serve our counties as elected or appointed 
officials not only work hard 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 week of April 11-15, 2005, 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, Under the leadership of its dedicated board of 
directors, the Texas Association of Counties encourages citizens 
across this 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 House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the county officials of this state for 
their countless contributions to the betterment of the Lone Star 
State and welcome the visiting members of the board of directors of 
the Texas Association of Counties for County Government Day at the 
State Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                 Allen of Dallas

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 948 was adopted by the House on April 
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House