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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The City of Gainesville has received a 2013 Gold |
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Award from the Texas Comptroller Leadership Circle program; and |
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WHEREAS, Initiated in December 2009, the program was created |
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to recognize local governments that are striving to attain |
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financial transparency online; the award spotlights those that open |
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their books to the public, provide a clear picture of spending, and |
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share information in a user-friendly format; and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Gainesville scored 16 out of a possible |
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20 points on the Leadership Circle rating sheet, reflecting the |
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easy access that residents have to information about the city's |
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finances; and |
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WHEREAS, Keeping taxpayers informed about how public money is |
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spent helps to maintain the high level of trust between citizens and |
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their government that is vital in a free society, and the City of |
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Gainesville truly merits praise for its efforts in that regard; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the City of Gainesville on its |
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receipt of a 2013 Gold Leadership Circle Award from the Texas |
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Comptroller's office and extend sincere best wishes to all those |
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associated with the city's online project for continued success |
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with their worthy endeavor; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the City of Gainesville as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |