SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 408
WHEREAS, The Texas Municipal Clerks Association is
celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2021; and
WHEREAS, Incorporated on June 27, 1986, TMCA supports city
secretaries and clerks as they strive to become leaders in their
fields of governance; the group can trace its origins even
further back to 1952, when its predecessor, the Association of
City Clerks and Secretaries of Texas, was organized in Dallas at
the annual meeting of what is now known as the International
Institute of Municipal Clerks; and
WHEREAS, TMCA is headquartered at the University of North
Texas and provides professional development through training,
mentorship, and networking for novice and experienced clerks
alike; its educational programs foster adherence to the highest
ethical standards and promote superior performance; and
WHEREAS, The association administers the Texas Municipal
Clerks Certification Program, the state's only university-level
professional education program for city clerks and city
secretaries; established by the legislature in 1985, it is one of
the oldest such programs in the country; Texas Registered
Municipal Clerks must obtain recertification every five years,
and the program is recognized by the International Institute of
Municipal Clerks; and
WHEREAS, Today, TMCA has 17 chapters and more than 1,000
members across the Lone Star State; the number of clerks holding
TRMC designation is expected to exceed 1,000 in 2021; and
WHEREAS, Municipal clerks are problem-solvers who further
continuity of purpose and policy while serving as a direct link
between residents and local government, and TMCA plays a vital
role in strengthening their effectiveness and commitment to
excellence; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Texas Municipal Clerks
Association on its 35th anniversary and extend to the
organization and its members sincere best wishes for continued
success in their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Powell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 21, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate