HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 012-83 10-17-1983 R E S O L U T I O N
CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS
RESOLUTION N0. 12-83
A RESOLUTION URGING GOVERNOR MARK WHITE TO
PLACE UPON THE AGENDA OF ANY SPECIAL SES-
SION OF THE LEGISLATURE, REMIDIAL LEGIS-
LATION FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURTS CONTINUING
EDUCATION BILL.
WHEREAS: The need for education and training of Municipal
Court Personnel is undebatable, and
WHEREAS: The 68th Texas Legislature passed, and the Gov-
ernor signed into law. House Bill 1068, the Municipal Courts
continuing education bill, which provides for mandatory train-
ing for Municipal Judges and provides for raising of funds
for such training, and
WHEREAS:House Bill 1068 fails to provide for appro-
priation of said funds as required by Article 8, Section 6
of the Texas Constitution, and
WHEREAS: The result is an untenable situation in which
training of Municipal Judges is mandatory, funds are being
raised for such training, but may not be withdrawn from the
treasury for their intended purpose, and
WHEREAS: Remedial Legislation has been drafted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS,
THAT, the City of Richland Hills,hereby urges Governor
Mark White to place on the agenda of any special session of
the 68th Texas Legislature, that may be called, such remedial
legislation, to implement and activate this historic legisla-
tion.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed and adopted this 17th day of October 1983-
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City Secretary