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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Delegates from the American Council of Young |
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Political Leaders are visiting the State Capitol on February 2, |
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2009, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to honor the |
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council for its efforts to promote cultural understanding among the |
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world's future policy makers; and |
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WHEREAS, A nonprofit, educational exchange organization, |
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ACYPL cultivates lasting political, economic, and cultural |
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relationships between young leaders through educational forums, |
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foreign policy and democracy conferences, election study programs, |
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and leadership training; this bipartisan group introduces rising |
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politicians to international affairs and issues, while encouraging |
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mutual respect and friendship; since 1966, ACYPL has conducted |
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exchanges in 20-25 countries around the world, and it has alumni in |
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more than 90 nations; and |
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WHEREAS, Council delegates are selected based on their |
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current leadership roles and potential for future achievement; |
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during the program, they tour several cities that highlight the |
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cultural, geographic, economic, and political diversity of the host |
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country, and they gain unique access to its decision-making |
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processes and electoral dynamics; they also meet numerous |
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government officials and corporate and community leaders; this |
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interaction provides a platform for exploring common concerns and |
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points of difference, debating ideas, and sharing experiences, and |
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the participants emerge with enhanced leadership and public |
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diplomacy skills; and |
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WHEREAS, The diverse group of delegates who are visiting |
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Texas represent various municipal, regional, and national |
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government entities and multiple political parties, while others |
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are involved in such fields as economic development, journalism, |
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and campaign management; the delegation from Argentina includes |
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Fernando De Andreis, Mario Joaquin Losada, Carolina Marsella, |
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Matias Alejandro Mendez, Alejandro Ramos, and Javier Van Houtte, |
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and the delegation from Uruguay includes Sebastian Cervino Delgado, |
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Matias Rodriguez, Marcelo Debernardi Caponi, Diego Pazos Rosado, |
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Juan Martin Jorge, and Maria Alejandra Romeo Rondan; and |
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WHEREAS, The ACYPL is dedicated to fostering relationships |
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among promising young individuals throughout the world, and it is |
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indeed a pleasure to welcome members of the next generation of |
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international political leaders to the Lone Star State; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the American Council of Young Political |
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Leaders for its contributions to education and diplomacy around the |
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world and extend to the delegations from Argentina and Uruguay |
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sincere best wishes for a memorable visit; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the council as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |