H.R. No. 895R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Jacksonville Leadership Institute is a truly laudable program that endeavors to educate and empower the future leaders of this great state; and WHEREAS, A program of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce that familiarizes business leaders with the roles and responsibilities of city, county, and state government, the Jacksonville Leadership Institute is chaired by Dee Williams and Peggy Herring; and WHEREAS, Participants have undertaken leadership development activities and have toured local facilities, including hospitals and schools; these dedicated Jacksonville residents have also attended school board and city council meetings as part of the program and have visited an array of area businesses; and WHEREAS, With the 78th legislative session in full swing, the Capitol Complex offers these esteemed Texans an opportunity to view their state government at its dynamic best, and it is a pleasure to recognize all those associated with this fine program at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby welcome the Jacksonville Leadership Institute to the State Capitol and extend best wishes for a memorable visit to the organizers and participants of this noteworthy program; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Jacksonville Leadership Institute as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hopson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 895 was adopted by the House on April 24, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House