83R5732 JWI-F

By: Larson H.C.R. No. 33

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Texans today have a renewed belief that the government closest to the people is the best government; and

WHEREAS, No other level of government is more accountable and responsive on a daily basis to "We the People" than Texas cities; and

WHEREAS, Texas cities provide critical services such as police and fire protection, as well as the collection and disposal of garbage, ensuring that citizens have safe cities in which to live and work; and

WHEREAS, Texas cities are the first, and often only, engine of economic development in the state, attracting businesses and providing infrastructure for those businesses to be successful; and

WHEREAS, Texas cities constantly strive to keep driving conditions safe and work tirelessly to maintain city streets, street lights, and sidewalks; and

WHEREAS, Texas cities provide safe, clean, and reliable drinking water, as well as investments in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure to protect public health and ensure that there is an adequate water supply to support the state's growing population, businesses, and industries; and

WHEREAS, Texas cities also provide parks and libraries that improve the quality of life for individuals and the overall community; and

WHEREAS, The services that cities are called on to provide by the citizens of Texas reflect the will of local taxpayers and allow people to live and work in close proximity; and

WHEREAS, Those who are elected and serve at the local level do so largely on a voluntary basis and are best suited to determine what their individual communities look like; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas hereby recognize this day as Municipal Government Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.