78R5292 JH-D

By:  Merritt                                                    H.C.R. No. 77 


CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Participants in the Longview Partnership's Leadership Tomorrow program are visiting the State Capitol on this day, March 5, 2003, and it is fitting to recognize these notable Texans at this time; and WHEREAS, Leadership Tomorrow provides opportunities for high school sophomores and juniors to learn about the issues that are facing their community and to build leadership skills to successfully address the challenges of the future; the program includes a series of eight one-day sessions that focus on eight areas of community concern, and a service project, which this year is being done with Habitat for Humanity; and WHEREAS, The Leadership Tomorrow program encourages young Texans to strive for success and to be actively involved in their community, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring this worthy initiative as it helps to build a brighter and more promising future for the citizens of Texas; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 78th Texas Legislature hereby commend the Leadership Tomorrow program for its significant contributions to the betterment of Texas and extend to the organization's visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a memorable and productive stay in Austin; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Leadership Tomorrow as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.