R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, In May 2001, the American Council of Young Political 1-2 Leaders (ACYPL) is serving as a host for six Greek and six Turkish 1-3 delegates in the United States; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The ACYPL has worked hard to foster an increased 1-5 understanding between countries that historically have had 1-6 differing points of view by creating an open atmosphere to generate 1-7 constructive dialogue; and 1-8 WHEREAS, While in the United States, the Greek and Turkish 1-9 delegates will visit Washington, D.C., will attend a seminar on 1-10 national government, and will also visit two states to participate 1-11 in discussions about local government; the programs will address a 1-12 wide range of topics, including governance, diversity, civic 1-13 participation, and challenges inherent in serving a nation's 1-14 citizenry; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Other significant issues selected specifically by 1-16 the Greek and Turkish delegates will be covered to illuminate areas 1-17 of potential cooperation; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The goal of the ACYPL is to bolster relations 1-19 between and among the next generation of political leadership in 1-20 countries with divergent opinions and the United States; with its 1-21 leadership and commitment to spreading international goodwill, the 1-22 organization is making valuable efforts in uniting people, and it 1-23 is indeed most fitting to honor it at this time; now, therefore, be 1-24 it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby honor the American Council of Young Political 2-3 Leaders for its immeasurable contributions in bringing people 2-4 together and extend to its members sincere best wishes for success 2-5 and good fortune in their future endeavors; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for the members of the ACYPL as an expression of high 2-8 regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Keel _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 876 was adopted by the House on May 18, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House