Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12-Senators Raggio, Adler, Augustine, Coffin, Jacobsen, James, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, O'Connell, O'Donnell, Porter, Rawson, Regan, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Titus, Townsend, Washington and Wiener

February 24, 1997
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Read and adopted

SUMMARY--Commends Nevada Taxpayers Association for 75 years of service to State of Nevada. (BDR R-1478)

EXPLANATION - Matter in italics is new; matter in brackets [ ] is material to be omitted.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION--Commending the Nevada Taxpayers Association for 75 years of service to the State of Nevada.

Whereas, The Nevada Taxpayers Association was formed in 1922 to safeguard the interests of the residents of Nevada on the issues of taxes and expenditures by publishing and disseminating available information and data to responsible governmental leaders, taxpayers and other interested persons in an effort to create a fair and reasonable tax structure; and
Whereas, Throughout the years, the Nevada Taxpayers Association has become recognized as an authority on taxes and expenditures because of its attention to detail and outstanding research abilities; and
Whereas, This dedicated organization has staunchly advocated sound fiscal policies while promoting responsible government at a reasonable price; and
Whereas, Because of its nonpartisan approach, the Nevada Taxpayers Association has worked with many Governors and Legislators of both parties in an effort to develop prudent and well thought-out taxing mechanisms and has earned respect across the political spectrum; and
Whereas, The Nevada Taxpayers Association represents a wide diversity of taxpayers from the State of Nevada, including owners of small businesses and large corporations as well as individuals; and
Whereas, The Nevada Taxpayers Association is committed to continuing its primary mission of promoting efficiency, accountability and fiscal responsibility in state and local governments; and
Whereas, This dedicated organization devotes much time and energy to comprehending complex tax laws, researching issues that relate to fiscal matters and reviewing governmental processes that impact all Nevadans in their daily lives; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly Concurring, That the members of the 69th Session of the Nevada Legislature do hereby commend the Nevada Taxpayers Association for 75 years of service to the State of Nevada during which it has provided quality information on tax and fiscal policy to the members of this legislative body and the residents at large; and be it further
Resolved, That the Nevada Legislature recognizes and salutes the Nevada Taxpayers Association for its professionalism and commitment to statewide fiscal responsibility; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to the Chairman of the Board of the Nevada Taxpayers Association, Fred Gibson.