SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 596
	WHEREAS, Municipal courts provide citizens of the Lone
	Star State with a local forum where questions of law and fact can
	be resolved in regard to alleged violations of state law and
	municipal ordinances; and
	WHEREAS, Because citizens come into contact with municipal
	courts more than any other courts, the public impression of the
	Texas judicial system is largely dependent on their experience
	there; and
	WHEREAS, Judges of the municipal courts function also as
	magistrates for the State of Texas, and in that role they perform
	such duties as issuing search and arrest warrants, giving
	magistrate warnings, and setting bail for offenses ranging from
	petty theft to murder; and
	WHEREAS, Pledging to be impartial and to conform to the
	standards set by the Canons of Judicial Conduct, the estimated
	6,000 employees of municipal courts work diligently to ensure the
	fair administration of justice while upholding the rigorous
	standards of professionalism; and
	WHEREAS, Municipal judges, clerks, court administrators,
	prosecutors, juvenile case managers, bailiffs, and warrant
	officers continually strive to improve the administration of
	justice through participation in judicial and continuing
	education programs, seminars, workshops, and the annual meetings
	of their state and local professional organizations; and
	WHEREAS, Municipal courts in Texas play a vital role in
	preserving public safety, protecting the quality of life for area
	residents, and deterring future criminal behavior, and it is
	indeed fitting to recognize municipal judges and court support
	personnel for their exemplary dedication to the communities they
	serve; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby recognize November 7-11, 2016, as Municipal
	Courts Week and take special note of the important work performed
	by all those associated with the state's municipal courts.
	Garcia
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 20, 2015.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate