SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 597
         WHEREAS, Municipal courts provide citizens of the Lone
  Star State with a local forum where questions of law and fact can
  be resolved in regard to alleged violations of state law and
  municipal ordinances; and
         WHEREAS, Because citizens come into contact with municipal
  courts more than any other courts, the public impression of the
  Texas judicial system is largely dependent on their experience
  there; and
         WHEREAS, Judges of the municipal courts function also as
  magistrates for the State of Texas, and in that role they perform
  such duties as issuing search and arrest warrants, giving
  magistrate warnings, and setting bail for offenses ranging from
  petty theft to murder; and
         WHEREAS, Pledging to be impartial and to conform to the
  standards set by the Canons of Judicial Conduct, the estimated
  6,000 employees of municipal courts work diligently to ensure the
  fair administration of justice while upholding the rigorous
  standards of professionalism; and
         WHEREAS, Municipal judges, clerks, court administrators,
  prosecutors, juvenile case managers, bailiffs, and warrant
  officers continually strive to improve the administration of
  justice through participation in judicial and continuing
  education programs, seminars, workshops, and the annual meetings
  of their state and local professional organizations; and
         WHEREAS, Municipal courts in Texas play a vital role in
  preserving public safety, protecting the quality of life for area
  residents, and deterring future criminal behavior, and it is
  indeed fitting to recognize municipal judges and court support
  personnel for their exemplary dedication to the communities they
  serve; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
  Legislature, hereby recognize November 2-6, 2015, as Municipal
  Courts Week and take special note of the important work performed
  by all those associated with the state's municipal courts.
 
  Garcia
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 20, 2015.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate