SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 248
WHEREAS, Members of the Sheriffs' Association of Texas, one
of the nation's oldest law enforcement organizations, are
gathering in Austin on February 19, 2013, 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; legislation requires that a
sheriff conserve peace and enforce the criminal laws of the
state; moreover, the sheriff is 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 this esteemed association
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby recognize February 19, 2013, 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 copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
association as an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 19, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate