88R21954 CJM-D
By: Neave Criado H.R. No. 939
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Many proud members of the Texas Association of
Counties are gathering in Austin on April 4, 2023, in observance of
County Government Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Formed in 1969, TAC represents all 254 of the
state's counties; it coordinates and augments the efforts of county
officials to deliver responsive government, and it promotes the
interests of local government; and
WHEREAS, Through TAC, counties unite to better meet the
challenges of contemporary society; the organization supports the
endeavors of county officials and facilitates greater efficiency;
it offers training and education, gathers information on issues and
best practices, and provides a wide variety of services, from email
and webhosting to a risk management pool, a health and employee
benefits pool, and an unemployment compensation group account fund;
and
WHEREAS, TAC communicates to the general public, making
citizens aware of how their county government serves them; in turn,
it shares the counties' perspective with the state leaders who can
advance their ability to operate in the most effective manner; and
WHEREAS, The National Association of Counties has designated
April 2023 as National County Government Month; the observance
highlights the many responsibilities handled by counties, among
them public safety and justice, emergency response, elections
management, recordkeeping, health care for the indigent, and mental
health care; and
WHEREAS, Each day, county officials work diligently to
improve quality of life for local residents, and by amplifying
their contributions, the Texas Association of Counties helps to
strengthen communities all across the state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 4, 2023, as County Government
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the members of the Texas
Association of Counties sincere best wishes for a productive and
enjoyable visit to Austin.