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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 34
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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; and |
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WHEREAS, No other level of government is more accountable |
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and responsive on a daily basis to the populace than the |
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municipal government of Texas cities; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas cities provide critical services such as |
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police and fire protection and the collection and disposal of |
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garbage, ensuring that citizens have safe cities in which to live |
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and work; and |
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WHEREAS, By attracting businesses and providing the |
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necessary infrastructure for those businesses to be successful, |
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Texas cities are an important engine of economic development in |
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the state; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas cities are constantly striving to keep |
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driving conditions safe and work tirelessly to maintain city |
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streets, street lights, and sidewalks; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas cities provide safe, clean, and reliable |
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drinking water; they make investments in drinking water and |
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wastewater infrastructure to protect public health, and they |
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ensure that there is an adequate water supply to support the |
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state's growing population, businesses, and industries; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas cities also provide parks and libraries |
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that improve the quality of life for individuals and the overall |
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community; and |
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WHEREAS, The services that cities are called on to provide |
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by the citizens of Texas reflect the will of local taxpayers and |
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allow people to live and work in close proximity; and |
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WHEREAS, Those who are elected and serve at the local level |
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do so largely on a voluntary basis and are best suited to |
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determine what their individual communities look like; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby recognize this day as Municipal Government |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegations |
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best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special day. |
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Seliger, Watson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 4, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |