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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to |
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join with the Texas Association of Counties in recognizing April |
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30, 2013, as County Government Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The month of April 2013 is being observed by the |
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National Association of Counties as National County Government |
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Month to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles |
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and responsibilities of county governments; and |
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WHEREAS, The oldest form of local government in the United |
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States, county government addresses many critical issues, |
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including building and maintaining roads, recreational facilities, |
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and county airports, constructing and operating jails, operating |
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the judicial system, maintaining public records, collecting |
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property taxes, issuing vehicle registration and transfers, and |
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registering voters; counties also provide law enforcement, conduct |
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elections, and provide health and social services to many poor |
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county residents; and |
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WHEREAS, There are 254 counties in Texas, and the dedicated |
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individuals who serve our counties as elected or appointed |
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officials not only work diligently to meet the needs of citizens |
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without placing an undue burden on taxpayers but also commit |
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themselves to finding solutions to problems that will benefit all |
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Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize April 30, 2013, as County Government |
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Day at the State Capitol and commend the county officials of this |
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state for their countless contributions to Texas. |
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Coleman |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1214 was adopted by the House on April |
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17, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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