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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Public Service Recognition Week, which is being |
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observed from May 7 through 13, 2007, provides an opportune time to |
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honor governmental employees in the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, These dedicated men and women touch the lives of |
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countless people through their efforts to fulfill needs ranging |
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from maintaining state parks and preserving historical landmarks to |
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paving roads and keeping the peace; they include law enforcement |
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officers, firefighters, doctors, nurses, attorneys, judges, |
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educators, scientists, engineers, accountants, computer |
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programmers, researchers, historians, social workers, librarians, |
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construction workers, members of the armed forces, elected |
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officials, and many, many others; and |
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WHEREAS, Public Service Recognition Week is celebrated |
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across the country during the first week of May; it includes an |
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exhibit on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., showcasing the |
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innovative and essential work of public employees; and |
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WHEREAS, Government services and the people who provide those |
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services are crucial to the operation of a democratic government |
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and contribute greatly to the quality of life in the state, and it |
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is indeed fitting to salute their contributions; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor federal, state, county, and city employees |
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in Texas on the occasion of Public Service Recognition Week, May |
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7-13, 2007. |