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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Municipal courts provide citizens of the Lone Star |
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State a local forum where questions of law and fact can be resolved |
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with respect to alleged violations of state law and transgressions |
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against municipal ordinances; and |
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WHEREAS, Because municipal courts are the courts most |
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routinely experienced by Texans, both adults and juveniles, they |
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could be said to constitute the arm of government that is closest to |
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the greatest number of people; and |
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WHEREAS, Judges of the municipal courts function also as |
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magistrates for the State of Texas, and in doing so perform |
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functions including issuing search and arrest warrants, giving |
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magistrate warnings, and setting bail for offenses ranging from |
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petty theft to murder; and |
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WHEREAS, Pledging to be impartial and conform to the |
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standards set by the Canons of Judicial Conduct, the estimated |
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6,000 municipal court judges and court support personnel work |
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diligently to ensure the fair administration of justice while |
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upholding the rigorous standards of professionalism; and |
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WHEREAS, Municipal judges, clerks, court administrators, |
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bailiffs, and warrant officers continually strive to improve the |
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administration of justice through participation in judicial |
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education programs, seminars, workshops, and the annual meetings of |
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their state and local professional organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, It is most appropriate to recognize the |
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accomplishments of the municipal courts in Texas and salute their |
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critical role in preserving public safety, protecting the quality |
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of life in Texas communities, and deterring future criminal |
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behavior; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize November 5-9, 2007, and November 3-7, |
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2008, as Municipal Courts Week and take special note of the |
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important work performed by all those associated with the state's |
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municipal courts. |
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Solomons |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 973 was adopted by the House on April |
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13, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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