85R11545 ALB-D
 
  By: Hunter H.R. No. 798
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         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 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 House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize November 5-9, 2018, as Municipal
  Courts Week and take special note of the important work performed by
  all those associated with the state's municipal courts.