By Driver                                        H.R. No. 344

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, On March 19, 1997, the members of Leadership Rowlett

 1-2     will be visiting the State Capitol, and the occasion provides a

 1-3     fitting opportunity for the members of this chamber to recognize

 1-4     this fine civic organization; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce,

 1-6     Leadership Rowlett is a program designed to develop leadership

 1-7     skills among its participants by encouraging them to increase their

 1-8     knowledge and become actively involved in problem solving through

 1-9     dialogue with community leaders; and

1-10           WHEREAS, Leadership Rowlett was founded by Mayor H. K.

1-11     "Buddy" Wall, who continues to provide guidance and direction to

1-12     the program, and he is currently being assisted in his efforts by

1-13     Owen Lokken, Larry Butler, and Brent Williams; and

1-14           WHEREAS, By striving to gain a greater understanding of state

1-15     government and the ways in which the legislative process can affect

1-16     their community, these Texans have earned the respect and

1-17     admiration of their fellow citizens and their efforts truly merit

1-18     special recognition, as this type of commitment forms the very

1-19     backbone of the democratic process; now, therefore, be it

1-20           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-21     Legislature hereby commend the members of Leadership Rowlett for

1-22     their outstanding community involvement and extend to them a warm

1-23     welcome on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol; and,

1-24     be it further

 2-1           RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared

 2-2     for the members of Leadership Rowlett as an expression of high

 2-3     regard by the Texas House of Representatives.