By:  Duncan                                             S.R. No. 50

 1-1     By:  Duncan                                             S.R. No. 50

 1-2                              SENATE RESOLUTION

 1-3           WHEREAS, On January 23, 1997, participants in the

 1-4     Leadership Lubbock program will journey to the State Capitol,

 1-5     and their presence in Austin affords the members of this chamber

 1-6     an opportunity to recognize this organization's outstanding work;

 1-7     and

 1-8           WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1976, Leadership Lubbock

 1-9     has trained men and women from every walk of life to effectively

1-10     identify and respond to the needs of their communities; the

1-11     program provides the opportunity to meet with top-ranking business,

1-12     civic, and government leaders to discuss a variety of issues, and

1-13     in doing so participants learn more about the challenges and

1-14     opportunities facing Texas today; and

1-15           WHEREAS, While in Austin, members of the organization will

1-16     observe the Texas Senate in session, tour the historic grounds of

1-17     the Capitol and Governor's Mansion, and confer with members of

1-18     their legislative delegation, and the day's activities promise

1-19     to be as informative as they are enjoyable; and

1-20           WHEREAS, The interest of these citizens in the operation

1-21     of state government, and in particular the legislative process,

1-22     merits special recognition, as this type of commitment and

1-23     dedication forms the very backbone of the democratic process;

 2-1     now, therefore, be it

 2-2           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

 2-3     75th Legislature, hereby recognize Leadership Lubbock as an

 2-4     outstanding civic program and extend a warm welcome to its

 2-5     visiting members; and, be it further

 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

 2-7     prepared for Leadership Lubbock as a commemoration of this

 2-8     grand occasion and as an expression of high regard by the

 2-9     Texas Senate.

2-10                                  ______________________________________

2-11                                          President of the Senate

2-12                                       I hereby certify that the above

2-13                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

2-14                                  on January 23, 1997.

2-15                                  ______________________________________

2-16                                          Secretary of the Senate

2-17                                  ______________________________________

2-18                                           Member, Texas Senate