86R13431 BK-D
By: Guillen H.C.R. No. 119
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Municipal courts provide the 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 often than any other type of court, the administration
of justice at the municipal level plays a large part in influencing
the public's overall impression of the Texas judicial system; 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, our state's
municipal court employees work diligently to ensure the fair
administration of justice while upholding the rigorous standards of
professionalism; and
WHEREAS, In addition to judges, municipal courts are staffed
by clerks, court administrators, prosecutors, juvenile case
managers, bailiffs, and warrant officers; these dedicated
individuals continually strive to improve court operations by
participating 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 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate the first week of November as Municipal Courts
Week; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
until the 10th anniversary of the date that this resolution is
finally passed by the legislature.