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 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
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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.
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2-23                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-25                                           Member, Texas Senate