H.R. No. 1873

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, On this day, The Rotary Foundation's Group Study Exchange (GSE) team from District 9710 in Australia is visiting the State Capitol as a part of a tour of Central Texas' Rotary District 5870; and

WHEREAS, The GSE program promotes international understanding through personal contact between citizens of different nations, enhancing their international perspectives and instilling in them new communication and facilitation skills; and

WHEREAS, The accomplished men and women who constitute the Australian group bring a wealth of professional experience to this important endeavor; under the guidance of team leader Chris Shannon, a grazier, participants include veterinary nurse Jennifer Pheeney, veterinarian Peter Gibbs, beef cattle producer Helen Watson, and psychologist and multidisciplinary clinical team leader Tim Hudman; and

WHEREAS, While traveling the Hill Country, these distinguished visitors will not only see the sights and sounds of our unique corner of the world, but also share their viewpoints and expertise with their Texas counterparts, all the while forging greater bonds of understanding and gaining valuable insight into the workings of business around the world; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby welcome the members of the Australian Group Study Exchange team to the State Capitol and extend to them best wishes for an enjoyable and successful visit; and, be it further

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

Darby

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1873 was adopted by the House on May 10, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House