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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 553
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the members of Class 16 of Leadership Rowlett, who |
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are visiting the State Capitol on March 21 and 22, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, |
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Leadership Rowlett is part of a national leadership program in |
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which participants attend class sessions over a nine-month |
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period and meet with local civic and business leaders to learn |
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more about how local, county, and state government affects the |
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citizenry and business dealings of their community; the program |
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helps class members cultivate personal, organizational, and |
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community leadership skills; and |
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WHEREAS, This year's Leadership Rowlett group operates |
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under the direction of Chairperson Nelda Lavendar of the Rowlett |
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Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; David Watlington, |
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program chairman of Leadership Rowlett; and steering committee |
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members and facilitators Joan Leonard and Debbie Kneggs; |
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benefiting from their guidance and commitment are 11 individuals |
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who come from diverse backgrounds and disciplines: Katie Corder, |
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Rob DeGroot, Steve Ferrie, and Jennifer Roberson of the |
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City of Rowlett; Vicki Devantier of the Garland Independent |
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School District; Brandon Frosch of Chase Bank; Paul Lott of |
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Lindy Lott Wreckers Service; Ellis Mayberry of Capital One Bank; |
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Greg Mitchell of The Mitchell Law Firm; Rob Parker of American |
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National Bank; and Joshua Whitaker of LakePointe Medical Center; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Endeavoring to build a more informed and involved |
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citizenry and to develop new civic leaders, all those associated |
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with this invaluable program are helping to ensure a bright future |
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for the citizens of Rowlett; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby recognize the members of Leadership |
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Rowlett Class 16 and extend to them best wishes for an educational |
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and enjoyable visit to the seat of Texas government; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the Leadership Rowlett participants as an expression of high |
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regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Deuell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 22, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |