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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the 2006-2007 class of Leadership Wharton |
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County are visiting the State Capitol on this day to gain further |
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insight into the workings of state government; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1986, Leadership Wharton County was |
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formed to encourage area residents to increase their awareness of |
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topics affecting their community and to dedicate themselves to |
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serving their fellow citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, Meeting regularly over the course of a nine-month |
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period, participants develop leadership skills and enhance their |
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knowledge of vital public issues as they attend sessions devoted to |
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such diverse subjects as city and county government, education, the |
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economy, and agriculture; and |
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WHEREAS, Classes inspire the spirit of activism and provide |
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members with opportunities for networking and instruction from |
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knowledgeable people who encourage students to evaluate possible |
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solutions as they explore community needs; to date, the program has |
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produced 140 graduates; and |
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WHEREAS, Endeavoring to foster a more informed and involved |
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citizenry and to develop new leaders in Wharton County, the program |
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is helping to build a brighter and more prosperous future for the |
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Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby welcome the 2006-2007 class of Leadership |
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Wharton County to the State Capitol and extend to all participants |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |