R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On February 9, 1999, members of Leadership 1-2 Waxahachie will visit the State Capitol, and this outstanding 1-3 organization is indeed worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, the 1-5 Leadership Waxahachie program began in 1991 and provides 1-6 participants with the opportunity to learn more about the city's 1-7 history, industry, and culture while preparing for challenging 1-8 roles as leaders; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The civic-minded class assists the school district 1-10 and various community leaders and organizations in reaching their 1-11 current and future goals; one of the projects undertaken has been 1-12 the development and expansion of the Junior Leadership Program, 1-13 which strives to instill leadership qualities in Waxahachie youth; 1-14 and 1-15 WHEREAS, The 1998 members of Leadership Waxahachie include 1-16 John Aune, Judy Cross, Tony Lokash, Barry Moore, Michael O'Teter, 1-17 Frank Pope, Larry Shawn, and Scott Presnall, and the group's 1-18 cochairs are past participants Layne Ballard and Sharon Shawn; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Waxahachie have demonstrated 1-20 true dedication to their community, and as they continue their 1-21 pursuit of their goals it is fitting that they be honored for their 1-22 significant contributions; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby commend the members of Leadership Waxahachie for 2-1 their community involvement and extend to them a warm welcome on 2-2 the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol; and, be it 2-3 further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for the members of Leadership Waxahachie as an expression 2-6 of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Pitts _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 136 was adopted by the House on February 9, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House