82R10295 JEN-F
By: Kolkhorst H.R. No. 549
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Sheriffs' Association of Texas, one
of the nation's oldest law enforcement organizations, are gathering
in Austin on February 23, 2011, to participate in Sheriffs'
Association of Texas Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Constitution created the office of sheriff
in each county of the state; charged with conserving the peace and
enforcing the criminal laws of the state, sheriffs are also
responsible for the county jail, bail bonds, civil process, and the
security of the courts; in some smaller counties, the sheriff may
also act as the tax collector; and
WHEREAS, The first meeting of the Sheriffs' Association of
Texas took place on August 14, 1874; association members adopted
their preamble, calling for sheriffs to assist one another in the
execution of laws, in the discharge of their duties against
criminals, and in the protection of the citizens in their
respective counties and throughout the state; the group has
continued to follow the dictates of this mission; and
WHEREAS, The office of sheriff is one of the oldest forms of
law enforcement; sheriffs in our state's 254 counties are elected
to four-year terms, and each sheriff is a member of the Sheriffs'
Association of Texas; in addition, more than 2,500 individuals are
active members of the group, and more than 45,000 individuals are
associate members; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 23, 2011, as Sheriffs'
Association of Texas Day at the Capitol and commend the members of
the Sheriffs' Association of Texas for their many contributions to
our state; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.