SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 415
WHEREAS, The V.G. Young Institute of County Government is
marking its 50th anniversary in 2019; and
WHEREAS, In 1969, the institute was created by the 61st
Legislature to provide educational programs and information to
county officials; as part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Service of The Texas A&M University System, the institute can
draw on many valuable resources, and it benefits by assistance
from 13 research and extension centers across the state; and
WHEREAS, The institute operates annual continuing
education schools for county judges, commissioners, tax
assessor-collectors, and human resources professionals; it
works with the Texas Association of Counties to plan
educational programming for the County Judges and
Commissioners Association of Texas, and it assists in planning
for regional association conferences of county judges and
commissioners; in addition, the institute is the official
educational sponsor for a variety of other programs,
conferences, and seminars for county leaders; and
WHEREAS, In partnership with the County Judges and
Commissioners Association and the Texas Association of Counties,
the institute developed the Commissioners Court Advanced
Curriculum certification program for county judges and
commissioners; the institute further promotes high-level skills
through a two-year Commissioners Court Leadership Academy; and
WHEREAS, The institute is a source of expert advice as
well; dedicated staff members respond to questions from county
officials, extension agents, and the general public, and they are
available to advise associations for regional judges and
commissioners; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of the past half century, the
Institute of County Government has played a vital role in the
professional development of county officials across the state,
helping them to meet ever-higher standards of public service;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the V.G. Young Institute of
County Government on its 50th anniversary and commend all those
associated with the agency for their outstanding contributions;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the institute as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 18, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate