SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 516
	WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Rowlett 2005 are visiting
the State Capitol on March 30 and 31, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Sponsored by the chamber of commerce, the Rowlett
group is part of a national leadership program in which 
participants attend class sessions over a nine-month period to 
meet local civic and business leaders and to learn more about the
city's history, government, economy, and social issues; the 
curriculum combines lectures, dialogue, and interaction to 
stimulate a cooperative environment and to help the participants
cultivate personal, organizational, and community leadership 
skills; and
	WHEREAS, This year's group operates under the direction of 
Chairman Owen G. Lokken, of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Board 
of Directors, David Watlington, program chairman of Leadership 
Rowlett, and facilitator Joan Leonard; benefiting from their 
commitment and guidance are 12 individuals who represent a 
diverse array of backgrounds and disciplines, and they include: 
Scott A. Airitam of Leadership Systems; Charles W. Alexander 
of the Garland Independent School District; Shane E. Brown of 
Texans Credit Union; Dretha J. Burris of Coyle Middle School; 
Peggy L. Debruge of Perot Systems; Danae M. Deltoro of JP Morgan 
Chase; David W. Dunphy of Rowlett High School; Pamela H. Liston 
of The Liston Law Firm; L. Dianna Nelson-Molix of Concerned 
Americans in Action; Craig S. Owens of the City of Rowlett; 
Lori L. Trahan, D.V.M., of Four Paws Animal Hospital; and 
James M. Walling of the Rowlett Police Department; and

	WHEREAS, Endeavoring to build a more informed and involved
citizenry and to develop new leaders, this invaluable program, 
and all those associated with it, are helping to ensure a bright 
future for the citizens of Rowlett; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby recognize the members of Leadership 
Rowlett and extend to them sincere best wishes for an educational
and enjoyable visit to the seat of Texas government; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for the Leadership Rowlett participants as an 
expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Deuell




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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