H.R. No. 118
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Members of the 2006-2007 BEST Leadership class are
  visiting the State Capitol to gain further insight into the
  workings of state government; and
         WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Bastrop, Elgin, and Smithville
  Chambers of Commerce, this exceptional program provides
  opportunities for participants to increase their knowledge of vital
  public issues and to meet with the leaders who are making decisions
  that affect their communities; and
         WHEREAS, Sessions throughout the yearlong program are
  designed to acquaint participants with local issues and to
  encourage them to become vigorous, skilled, and effective leaders
  who will contribute to the future growth and direction of their
  communities; and
         WHEREAS, Working in conjunction with Susan Weems Wendel,
  president and CEO of the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce, members of
  this year's BEST Leadership class include Genese Bell, Virginia
  Caudle, Gena Carter, Greg Deters, Jaime Eichorst, Terry Fowler,
  Michel Garvie, Joann Harkins, Scott Martin, Trisha Miley, Allison
  Murray, Caroline Parobek, Janis Penick, Alfred Revetta, Alma
  Rodriguez, Gwendolyn Watkins, and Jolene Wells; and
         WHEREAS, Endeavoring to foster a more informed and involved
  citizenry and to develop new leaders in Bastrop County, the program
  is helping to build a brighter and more promising future for the
  Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
  Legislature hereby welcome BEST Leadership to the State Capitol and
  extend to all participants sincere best wishes for continued
  success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for BEST Leadership as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Cook of Colorado
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 118 was adopted by the House on
  January 25, 2007, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House