By Ritter                                              H.R. No. 460
         76R9058 JBR-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great
 1-2     pleasure in welcoming the members and alumni of Leadership
 1-3     Southeast Texas as they visit the State Capitol on March 22, 1999;
 1-4     and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A program of Partnership of Southeast Texas,
 1-6     Leadership Southeast Texas includes citizens from the counties of
 1-7     Orange, Jefferson, Hardin, Tyler, Newton, Jasper, Liberty, and
 1-8     Chambers as well as the Bolivar Peninsula of Galveston County; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, This civic-oriented, educational program is designed
1-10     to identify and motivate leaders in Southeast Texas and to provide
1-11     opportunities for leadership development; in conjunction with these
1-12     goals, the program offers individuals a chance to expand their
1-13     knowledge by communicating with people outside of their regular
1-14     professional and social circles; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Leadership Southeast Texas works to promote a better
1-16     understanding of this unique area of the state, noting the
1-17     strengths, weaknesses, obstacles, and opportunities that relate to
1-18     economic development, regional unity, and quality of life; in
1-19     addition, members identify timely issues that are significant to
1-20     ongoing area development and encourage the initiation of innovative
1-21     approaches to these issues; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Southeast Texas have
1-23     demonstrated true dedication to their communities and, as they
1-24     continue to strive to reach their worthy goals, they are most
 2-1     deserving of special commendation for their significant
 2-2     contributions to their fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-4     Legislature hereby recognize March 22, 1999, as Leadership
 2-5     Southeast Texas Day at the Capitol and commend the participants and
 2-6     alumni of Leadership Southeast Texas for their superior community
 2-7     involvement; and, be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-9     prepared for the members of Leadership Southeast Texas as an
2-10     expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.