1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 248 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure 1-4 in recognizing the members of the Leadership Farmers Branch program 1-5 and the members of the Youth Leadership Farmers Branch program on 1-6 the occasion of their visit to the Capitol on February 18, 1999; 1-7 and 1-8 WHEREAS, Designed to provide opportunities for personal 1-9 growth, professional contacts, and intensive leadership training, 1-10 the Leadership Farmers Branch program encourages participants to 1-11 contribute to the betterment of the community through assuming 1-12 active leadership roles; participants meet for one-day sessions 1-13 from September to May; and 1-14 WHEREAS, In the Youth Leadership Farmers Branch program, high 1-15 school students are prepared for their future leadership roles 1-16 through a semester-long program that involves them in community 1-17 service projects; and 1-18 WHEREAS, In this enlightening program, students are taught 1-19 about regional issues and are provided with the opportunity to work 1-20 one-on-one with community leaders who serve as mentors, advisors, 1-21 and guest speakers; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Both of these programs are sponsored by the 1-23 Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce and exemplify the chamber's 1-24 commitment to expanding opportunities for the citizens of 2-1 Farmers Branch and to uniting the business community with its 2-2 citizens; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Participants in these programs are exemplary young 2-4 people and citizens who strive for excellence in all of their 2-5 endeavors, and the wisdom, strength, and knowledge they gain 2-6 through these programs will undoubtedly benefit their community 2-7 for years to come; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 76th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Leadership 2-10 Farmers Branch program and of the Youth Leadership Farmers Branch 2-11 program and their sponsors and extend to them best wishes for an 2-12 enjoyable Leadership Farmers Branch Day at the Capitol; and, be 2-13 it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them 2-15 as an expression of regard from the Texas Senate. 2-16 Nelson 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 President of the Senate 2-19 I hereby certify that the above 2-20 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-21 on February 18, 1999. 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Secretary of the Senate 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate