TITLE: Recognizing April 29, 2025, as County Government Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizing April 29, 2025, as County Government Day.

FULL TEXT:
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. Nichols President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 29, 2025.