SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 422

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased 
to recognize county auditors across the state on the occasion 
of the 100th anniversary of the creation of the office of county
auditor by the Texas Legislature; and

	WHEREAS, Created in 1905 by the 29th Legislature, the 
office of county auditor was given the critical responsibility 
of maintaining the financial well-being of each county; and

	WHEREAS, The qualifications of a county auditor include 
expertise in accounting and business practices; an auditor must 
provide for the prompt collection, safekeeping, and proper 
disbursement of county funds; and

	WHEREAS, The office of county auditor is entrusted with the
vital duty of protecting the taxpayers' money and ensuring that 
the financial laws of Texas are strictly and fairly enforced; 
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the county auditors 
of the State of Texas for the vital services they provide and 
extend to them best wishes for the future; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 31, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate