SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 233
       WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome representatives of Leadership North Houston on the occasion
of their visit to the State Capitol on February 15, 2007; and
       WHEREAS, Leadership North Houston was founded more than
10 years ago by business and community leaders who wanted to
provide educational opportunities for existing and emerging
community leaders and enhance their leadership skills; and
       WHEREAS, Begun by chamber of commerce executives and
members from several communities, the program was encouraged by
the chancellor of the North Harris Montgomery Community College
District, Dr. John Pickelman, who had participated in similar
programs in Dallas and Galveston; the North Harris Montgomery
Community College District serves as the administrator and
sponsor for the program; and
       WHEREAS, Other sponsors of Leadership North Houston include
the Humble Area Chamber of Commerce, North Houston Greenspoint
Chamber of Commerce, Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce,
Community Chamber of Commerce, Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce,
Acres Home Citizens Chamber of Commerce, Cy-Fair Chamber of
Commerce, the North Houston Association, and the North Houston
Montgomery Community College District; and
       WHEREAS, Leadership North Houston participants are concerned
citizens who are committed to working with other community leaders
on understanding issues and problem-solving in the North Houston
community; now, therefore, be it
       RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
80th Legislature, hereby commend Leadership North Houston for
its dedication and commitment to the community and welcome the
organization's members to the State Capitol on February 15, 2007;
and, be it further
       RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Williams
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 14, 2007.
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    Secretary of the Senate
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     Member, Texas Senate