TITLE: Recognizing April 29, 2025, as County Government Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing April 29, 2025, as County Government Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Association of Counties are gathering on April 29, 2025, for County Government Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, The National Association of Counties has designated April 2025 as National County Government Month in an effort to highlight the essential work of county government; formed in 1969, the Texas Association of Counties represents all 254 of the state's counties and has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to improving and promoting the value of county government; and WHEREAS, County government is one of the oldest forms of government in the United States, and it is one of the most responsive and transparent levels, led by officials who live and work in the communities they serve; its many critical responsibilities include providing public safety and justice, holding elections and registering voters, maintaining citizens' most important records, offering emergency management services, providing health services, collecting property taxes, and building and maintaining roads, bridges, and other infrastructure; TAC facilitates greater efficiency in county government by supporting the endeavors of county officials, and it offers its members training and education opportunities and gathers information on issues and best practices; and WHEREAS, Each day, county officials work diligently to improve the quality of life for local residents, and by enabling county governments to join together to achieve better solutions, 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 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize April 29, 2025, as County Government Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the members of the Texas Association of Counties. Bell of Montgomery Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 817 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House