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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Municipal governments contribute immeasurably to |
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the quality of life of residents throughout Texas; no other level of |
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government is more accountable and responsive on a daily basis; and |
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WHEREAS, Local police and fire departments safeguard lives |
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and public health officials promote the well-being of area |
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citizens; cities also ensure the collection and disposal of |
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garbage, provide safe, clean, and reliable drinking water, maintain |
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a wastewater infrastructure, and oversee sidewalk and street |
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maintenance; and |
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WHEREAS, Among the many other vital functions of municipal |
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government are the provision of schools for young people and the |
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development and support of public parks and libraries; and |
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WHEREAS, Engines of economic development, cities create |
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opportunities for businesses and provide the infrastructure for |
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those businesses to succeed; and |
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WHEREAS, Individuals who are elected to local boards and |
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commissions help shape public policy; though many serve on a |
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voluntary basis, these engaged citizens are uniquely positioned to |
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determine the needs of their communities because they are directly |
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impacted by their decisions; and |
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WHEREAS, Texans today have a renewed belief that the |
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government closest to the people is the best government for the |
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people, and every day, municipal employees, volunteers, and elected |
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officials reinforce this idea with their outstanding efforts to |
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make their cities safe and pleasant places in which to live and |
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work; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby recognize this day as Municipal Government Day at the State |
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Capitol and extend sincere appreciation to all those who contribute |
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to the successful operation of cities across the state. |