82R12428 JNC-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 942
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
join with the Texas Association of Counties in recognizing April
13, 2011, as County Government Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The month of April 2011 is being observed by the
National Association of Counties as National County Government
Month to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles
and responsibilities of county governments; and
WHEREAS, The oldest form of local government in the United
States, county government addresses many critical issues,
including building and maintaining roads, recreational facilities,
and county airports, constructing and operating jails, operating
the judicial system, maintaining public records, collecting
property taxes, issuing vehicle registration and transfers, and
registering voters; counties also provide law enforcement, conduct
elections, and provide health and social services to many poor
county residents; and
WHEREAS, There are 254 counties in Texas, and the dedicated
individuals who serve our counties as elected or appointed
officials not only work diligently to meet the needs of citizens
without placing an undue burden on taxpayers but also commit
themselves to finding solutions to problems that will benefit all
Texans; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Counties encourages
citizens across the state to observe National County Government
Month by learning more about this vital form of local government and
the many ways in which it serves the public; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend the county officials of this state for
their countless contributions to Texas and welcome members of the
Texas Association of Counties to the State Capitol; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Association of Counties as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.