Bill Text: TX SR567 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing the Texas Office of Court Administration on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-04-04 - Reported enrolled [SR567 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR567-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 567
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas Office of Court Administration on the
occasion of its 40th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Since its establishment in 1977, the Office of
Court Administration has served as the central repository of
statistical information for the Texas judicial system; from
providing statistics about the salaries and demographics of
judges to case filing and disposition records, the Office of
Court Administration has been a source of vital information for
the judiciary, the legislature, and the public for 40 years; and
WHEREAS, The methods of collecting this information have
evolved greatly to meet the changing demands of the times, and
today, interested stakeholders can review online data from the
almost 130,000 monthly reports submitted annually by Texas
courts; and
WHEREAS, The agency also serves as a resource to provide
technical assistance, consultation, and research for the courts,
and it assists the Texas Legislature and Supreme Court with
staffing for boards, commissions, and task forces; and
WHEREAS, The vast majority of judicial work relies heavily
on professional court administration, and the Office of Court
Administration will continue to play an integral role in the
efficient and effective operation of the state's justice system
long into the future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the Texas Office
of Court Administration for their crucial contributions to the
Texas judiciary and to the public and extend to them
congratulations on 40 years of success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the office as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 4, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate