The government should define a minimum amount of funds it will hold in reserve. 2 This serves as a bottom line measure to help determine the extent to which structural balance goals are being achieved. If reserves are maintained at their desired levels, it is an indication that the organization is maintaining a structurally balanced budget.
The Origin Of The Surname Thornton. The surname Thornton is of English origin and is a geographic surname. It probably originated as Thorn Town, indicating someone who had been born in, or lived in Thorn Town.
Last name origins & meanings: 1  English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, etc.: from the Latin personal name Lucas (Greek Loukas) âman from Lucaniaâ. 2  Lucania is a region of southern Italy thought to have been named in ancient times with a word meaning âbrightâ or âshiningâ.3  Compare Lucio. This is also found as an Americanized form of Greek Loukas. 2  Scottish: reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Lucais (lÃ¹cais McLucas). 3  Mclucas as A french Name lucas has been recorded In canada since, 1653 taken To Trois, Rivieres, riviÃ¨res quebec By-One lucas Lepine.  lÃ©pine from normandy