2025S0336-1 04/16/25
By: Nichols S.R. No. 449
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas Association of Counties and to join in
celebrating April 29, 2025, as County Government Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The month of April in 2025 is being observed by
the National Association of Counties as National County
Government Month and offers the nation's citizens the
opportunity to recognize and pay tribute to the many
contributions made by county governments; and
WHEREAS, County government is the oldest form of local
government in the United States and addresses many critical
issues, including public safety and justice, emergency response
services, election security, maintenance and safety of records,
indigent health care, and mental health services; and
WHEREAS, There are 254 counties in Texas, and the
dedicated individuals who serve our counties as elected or
appointed officials not only work diligently to meet the needs of
citizens but also commit themselves to finding solutions to
problems to benefit all Texans; and
WHEREAS, For more than 50 years, the Texas Association of
Counties has provided services to the 254 counties of Texas and
assistance to the more than 4,600 county officials of this state;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend the county officials of this state
for their countless contributions to Texas and welcome members of
the Texas Association of Counties to Austin as they celebrate
County Government Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Texas Association of Counties as an expression of esteem from
the Texas Senate.