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79R16433 JNC-D

By:  Phillips                                                     H.R. No. 1580



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Austin College in Sherman observed a very special 
event in the history of the institution in March 2005 with the 
establishment of the Austin College Leadership Award; and
	WHEREAS, A tangible example of the institution's commitment 
to leadership, this prestigious accolade is designed to acknowledge 
outstanding individuals who have applied their leadership talents 
to make a positive impact on society locally, nationally, or 
internationally; and
	WHEREAS, Honorees will demonstrate the values inherent in the 
college, which are responsibility, respect, caring, gratitude, and 
service; moreover, recipients will exemplify the principles of 
servant leadership by taking a courageous stand on a public policy 
issue that advances a humanitarian or educational purpose, serving 
the youth of a community to improve the quality of health, 
educational, or community services, or creating opportunities for 
young people that help them enhance their educational experience 
and move to a new level of service to society; and
	WHEREAS, The first recipient of the leadership award will be 
announced in March 2006; in addition to receiving a cash prize of 
$100,000, the individual will visit the Austin College campus to 
speak to community leaders and interact with students and faculty; 
and
	WHEREAS, The Austin College Leadership Award will honor those 
who show through their actions an abiding commitment to creating a 
brighter future for their fellow citizens, and this notable aim is 
truly deserving of acknowledgment; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commemorate the establishment of the Austin 
College Leadership Award and commend all those who have worked to 
bring this significant endeavor to fruition; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Austin College as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.