81R8215 JNC-D
 
  By: Kleinschmidt H.R. No. 468
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Members of the 2008-2009 Leadership Fayette County
  class are visiting the State Capitol on February 17-18, 2009, to
  gain further insight into the workings of state government; and
         WHEREAS, Sponsored by the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce,
  this biennial program provides opportunities for participants to
  increase their knowledge of vital public issues and to visit with
  the leaders who are making decisions that affect their community;
  and
         WHEREAS, Classes inspire the spirit of activism and provide a
  diverse membership with personal leadership training, networking
  opportunities, and instruction from influential figures from both
  the public and private sectors; topics covered include county
  government, city utilities, education, tourism, natural resources,
  agriculture, and health care; and
         WHEREAS, Current members include Jonathan Hernandez, Dennis
  Lebeda, Don Jones, Jeff Dyer, William Rogers, Ann Rogers, Michelle
  Walters, Yvonne Stryk, Greg Noak, Chuck Mazac, Janet Rangel, Denise
  McBride, and Pam Kersh; and
         WHEREAS, Endeavoring to build a more informed and involved
  citizenry and to develop new leaders, Leadership Fayette County is
  helping to build a brighter and more promising future for the Lone
  Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby welcome Leadership Fayette County to the State
  Capitol and extend to all participants sincere best wishes for
  continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Leadership Fayette County as an expression of high
  regard by the Texas House of Representatives.