By Kubiak                                             H.R. No. 1225

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas Leadership Institute has established

 1-2     itself as a vital and valued resource for Texans from all walks of

 1-3     life, and this organization's many worthwhile endeavors are indeed

 1-4     deserving of special praise and recognition at this time; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Created to foster leadership training and economic

 1-6     development throughout the Lone Star State, the Texas Leadership

 1-7     Institute's particular emphasis is on rural areas, and by bringing

 1-8     together educational institutions, government agencies, and

 1-9     nonprofit organizations, the institute sheds new light on the

1-10     challenges facing the state's elected officials and community

1-11     leaders; and

1-12           WHEREAS, The success of the institute's approach to

1-13     contemporary issues is in large part due to the diversity and depth

1-14     of its participants, and the organization has drawn on the talent

1-15     and experience of such notable partners as the Lower Colorado River

1-16     Authority, the Texas A&M Agricultural Extension Service, the V. G.

1-17     Young Institute of County Government, the Texas Association of

1-18     Counties, the Texas Municipal League, the Texas Electric

1-19     Cooperative, the Pedernales Electric Cooperative, the Texas

1-20     Association of Business & Chambers of Commerce, the Texas Economic

1-21     Development Council, and numerous college campuses and

1-22     organizations; and

1-23           WHEREAS, The Texas Leadership Institute's founders and staff

1-24     have distinguished themselves by their vision and dedication, and

 2-1     it is fitting at this time to honor their remarkable efforts; now,

 2-2     therefore, be it

 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-4     Legislature hereby recognize all those associated with the Texas

 2-5     Leadership Institute for their outstanding contributions to the

 2-6     community and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued

 2-7     success in the years to come.