SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 947

WHEREAS, On this day, The Rotary Foundation's Group Study Exchange 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 Group Study Exchange 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 80th 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 Senate.

Wentworth

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 9, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate