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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 548
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride |
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in joining the Texas Association of Counties in recognizing April |
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15, 2015, as County Government Day at the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The month of April 2015 is being observed by the |
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National Association of Counties as National County Government |
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Month to provide the nation's citizens with an opportunity to |
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honor the many contributions made by 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 environmental protection, indigent health care, |
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special assistance for the elderly, job training, and public |
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safety; and |
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WHEREAS, There are 254 counties in Texas, and those dedicated |
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individuals who serve our counties as elected or appointed officials |
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not only work diligently to meet the needs of citizens without |
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placing an undue burden on taxpayers but also commit themselves to |
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finding solutions to problems that will benefit all Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Counties encourages |
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citizens across the state to observe National County Government |
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Month by learning more about this vital form of local government |
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and the many ways in which it serves the public; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the county officials of this state |
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for their countless contributions to Texas and welcome members of |
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the Texas Association of Counties to Austin as they celebrate |
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County Government Day at the Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the |
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Texas Association of Counties in honor of County Government Day at |
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the Capitol and as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Seliger |
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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 April 15, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |