Bill Text: TX HCR30 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizing Municipal Government Day at the State Capitol.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-01-22 - Filed [HCR30 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HCR30-Introduced.html
83R3234 JWI-D | ||
By: Larson | H.C.R. No. 30 |
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WHEREAS, Municipal governments contribute immeasurably to | ||
the quality of life of residents throughout Texas; no other level of | ||
government is more accountable and responsive on a daily basis; and | ||
WHEREAS, Local police and fire departments safeguard lives | ||
and public health officials promote the well-being of area | ||
citizens; cities also ensure the collection and disposal of | ||
garbage, provide safe, clean, and reliable drinking water, maintain | ||
a wastewater infrastructure, and oversee sidewalk and street | ||
maintenance; and | ||
WHEREAS, Among the many other vital functions of municipal | ||
government are the provision of schools for young people and the | ||
development and support of public parks and libraries; and | ||
WHEREAS, Engines of economic development, cities create | ||
opportunities for businesses and provide the infrastructure for | ||
those businesses to succeed; and | ||
WHEREAS, Individuals who are elected to local boards and | ||
commissions help shape public policy; though many serve on a | ||
voluntary basis, these engaged citizens are uniquely positioned to | ||
determine the needs of their communities because they are directly | ||
impacted by their decisions; and | ||
WHEREAS, Texans today have a renewed belief that the | ||
government closest to the people is the best government for the | ||
people, and every day, municipal employees, volunteers, and elected | ||
officials reinforce this idea with their outstanding efforts to | ||
make their cities safe and pleasant places in which to live and | ||
work; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
hereby recognize this day as Municipal Government Day at the State | ||
Capitol and extend sincere appreciation to all those who contribute | ||
to the successful operation of cities across the state. |