SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 709

	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 79th 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 Senate of the State of Texas,
79th 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 from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Staples




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 28, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate