Bill Text: TX HCR30 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizing Municipal Government Day at the State Capitol.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
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. | ||
