R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On February 24, 1999, members of the Dallas Assembly 1-2 will be visiting the State Capitol, and this outstanding 1-3 organization is truly worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Formed in 1962, the Dallas Assembly provides a forum 1-5 for leaders in business, education, government, religion, and other 1-6 civic fields to discuss local, state, and national issues as they 1-7 relate to Dallas and, through an interchange of ideas and positive 1-8 dialogue, to work to improve the community; and 1-9 WHEREAS, This prestigious organization is composed of 150 1-10 individuals ages 35 to 50 and represents a broad spectrum of the 1-11 Dallas citizenry, creating a richness and diversity of viewpoints 1-12 and contributions, as well as affording members the opportunity to 1-13 make valuable professional contacts and alliances; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The assembly's activities include monthly luncheons 1-15 with formal speakers, which have included past guests Margaret 1-16 Thatcher, Al Gore, Kay Bailey Hutchison, and John Silber; an annual 1-17 off-site seminar; informal meetings with discussions led by 1-18 assembly members; special events; and various other programs that 1-19 delve into community issues such as education, health care, and 1-20 revitalization of inner-city Dallas; and 1-21 WHEREAS, The members of the Dallas Assembly have 1-22 distinguished themselves as vital and valued civic leaders; their 1-23 participation in this truly thought-provoking and enriching 1-24 organization has greatly benefited the Dallas community, and it is 2-1 indeed fitting to honor them at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby recognize the members of the Dallas Assembly for 2-4 their many achievements and extend to them sincere best wishes for 2-5 continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for the Dallas Assembly as an expression of high regard by 2-8 the Texas House of Representatives. Wolens _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 272 was adopted by the House on February 24, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House