By Keel                                               H.R. No. 1032
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, In May 2001, 12 delegates from Greece and Turkey are
 1-2     visiting the United States under the auspices of the American
 1-3     Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL); and
 1-4           WHEREAS, The delegates join the ACYPL in fostering an
 1-5     increased understanding between countries that historically have
 1-6     had differing points of view by creating an open atmosphere in
 1-7     which to generate constructive dialogue; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, While in the United States, the Greek and Turkish
 1-9     delegates are visiting Washington, D.C., attending a seminar on
1-10     national government, and visiting two states to participate in
1-11     discussions about local government; the programs will address a
1-12     wide range of topics, including governance, diversity, the
1-13     environment, civic participation, and challenges inherent in
1-14     serving a nation's 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, Through its leadership and commitment to spreading
1-19     international goodwill, the ACYPL has made valuable efforts to
1-20     unite with leaders of other countries and to bolster relations
1-21     among and between the next generation of political leadership in
1-22     countries with divergent opinions and the United States, and it is
1-23     indeed most fitting to honor the delegates who are participating in
1-24     this worthy endeavor; now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-2     Legislature hereby honor the delegates from Greece and Turkey for
 2-3     coming together to the United States to share, learn, and
 2-4     contribute to understanding issues and each other and for their
 2-5     extraordinary efforts toward solving problems for future
 2-6     generations in our respective countries; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for the delegates from Greece and Turkey as an expression
 2-9     of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.