By Wolens H.R. No. 358 77R7751 GMW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to 1-2 welcome the members of the Dallas Assembly to the State Capitol on 1-3 February 26, 2001; and 1-4 WHEREAS, This outstanding organization was formed in 1962 and 1-5 provides a forum for leaders in business, education, government, 1-6 religion, and other civic fields to discuss local, state, and 1-7 national issues as they relate to Dallas; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Composed of 150 individuals, the Dallas Assembly 1-9 represents a diverse group of Dallas citizens, allowing for a wide 1-10 variety of viewpoints and affording members the opportunity to make 1-11 valuable professional contacts and alliances; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Its many activities include an annual off-site 1-13 seminar, informal meetings with discussions led by assembly 1-14 members, special events, and numerous other Dallas improvement 1-15 initiatives; moreover, the assembly hosts monthly luncheons that 1-16 have featured such renowned guests as Margaret Thatcher, Al Gore, 1-17 Kay Bailey Hutchison, and John Silber; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The Dallas Assembly has proven itself to be a superb 1-19 community service organization, and its dedicated civic leaders are 1-20 most certainly deserving of special recognition at this time; now, 1-21 therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby recognize the members of the Dallas Assembly for 1-24 their significant achievements and extend to them sincere best 2-1 wishes for an enjoyable visit to the State Capitol; and, be it 2-2 further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for the members of the Dallas Assembly as an expression of 2-5 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.