H.R. No. 1439
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Abilene are visiting the State
  Capitol on April 12, 2007, to gain further insight into the workings
  of state government; and
         WHEREAS, Established in 1979 and sponsored by the Abilene
  Chamber of Commerce, the program was organized to encourage area
  residents to increase their awareness of topics affecting their
  community and to develop well-informed leaders; and
         WHEREAS, Meeting regularly over the course of a nine-month
  period, participants from business, professional, government,
  educational, religious, and civic organizations develop leadership
  skills and enhance their knowledge of vital public issues; and
         WHEREAS, Endeavoring to foster a more informed and involved
  citizenry and to develop new leaders in Abilene, 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 Leadership Abilene to the State Capitol
  and extend to all participants sincere best wishes for continued
  success.
 
  King of Taylor
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1439 was adopted by the House on April
  12, 2007, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House