H.R. No. 380

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Current members and alumni of Leadership Southwest are visiting the State Capitol on January 17, 2007, to gain further insight into the workings of state government; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1984, this exceptional program provides opportunities for participants to increase their knowledge of vital public issues and to visit with the leaders who are making decisions that affect their communities; and

WHEREAS, Classes inspire the spirit of activism and provide a diverse membership with personal leadership training, networking opportunities, and instruction from knowledgeable figures from both the public and private sectors; and

WHEREAS, Included among today's visitors are Leadership Southwest board members Kenneth Govan, area manager of TXU Electric Delivery, Amanda Hinton, marketing manager for Chick-fil-A, Natalie Laster-Munlin, director of sales at Hilton Garden Inn of Duncanville, and Steve Smith, corporate secretary for Best Southwest Partnership; and

WHEREAS, Through its efforts to build a more informed and involved citizenry and to develop new leaders, Leadership Southwest is helping to create 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 Leadership Southwest to the State Capitol and extend to all its participants sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Leadership Southwest as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Giddings

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 380 was adopted by the House on February 21, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House