H.R. No. 1435R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Youth Leadership Council of the Greater Houston Area is sponsoring its 15th annual Leadership Conference at Rice University from June 27 to June 29, 2003, an event that will bring together young professionals, college students, and community leaders with outstanding Asian-American high school students; and WHEREAS, The Youth Leadership Council of the Greater Houston Area is an organization founded in 1988 with the mission of strengthening leadership skills among greater Houston's Asian-American youth; and WHEREAS, Featuring workshops, discussions, guest speakers, and theme-oriented activities, the conference evolves to address problems facing each new generation and adapts to the ever-changing interests of the students; it has already helped more than 1,500 Texans explore their potential as current and future leaders, gain new insights into the methods and responsibilities of leadership, and identify and strengthen leadership skills; and WHEREAS, Cultural and economic progress in the Lone Star State depends on young Texans who are prepared to meet the challenges facing the state's growing and increasingly diverse population; the Youth Leadership Council has helped Houston-area students develop these leadership skills for 15 years, and conference organizers, participants, and alumni are to be commended on their foresight and dedication; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby recognize the Youth Leadership Council's 15th annual Leadership Conference and extend best wishes to all participants for an enjoyable, informative, and productive event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Youth Leadership Council as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Wong ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1435 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House