SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 476

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Texas Lyceum Association on the occasion of its 
25th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Following the tradition Aristotle established 
with the Lyceum of ancient Athens, the Texas Lyceum Association 
was created in 1980 to address the critical questions facing 
Texas through open debate and discussion among its members; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Lyceum brings together individuals with 
diverse opinions and expertise for the benefit of state leaders, 
ensuring Texas a place in the forefront of our nation's journey 
into the 21st century; and
	WHEREAS, The association seeks to identify and develop the 
next generation of top leadership in Texas and to promote 
stewardship of the values, traditions, and resources of our 
state; and
	WHEREAS, Former members of the association include such 
luminaries as President George W. Bush, John Sharp, United States 
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Governor Rick Perry, Attorney General
Greg Abbott, Senator Rodney Ellis, and Lena Guerrero; the 
membership is a diverse group that includes doctors, lawyers, 
government officials, artists, and clergy; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate the members of the Texas 
Lyceum Association on the occasion of the organization's 25th 
anniversary and honor them for 25 years of meritorious service to 
Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the organization as an expression of esteem from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                         Seliger




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 31, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate