By Keel                                                H.R. No. 876
         77R13841 MJS-D                           
                                 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.