SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 237

WHEREAS, In 1972, the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce responded to a community need for more leaders by establishing the Leadership Corpus Christi program; and

WHEREAS, Now in its 37th year, Leadership Corpus Christi serves to educate potential and existing business and community leaders through exposure to diverse facets of the community and issues that affect the daily life of Corpus Christi residents; and

WHEREAS, The third-oldest leadership development program in the country, Leadership Corpus Christi develops and enhances visionary leadership skills through in-depth training using a model of community trusteeship; and

WHEREAS, Each Leadership Corpus Christi class makes significant contributions to the community, as alumni actively engage in various community volunteer programs; and

WHEREAS, This fine organization has had a positive and lasting impact on the Corpus Christi community and has chosen to visit the Capitol with its 37th class on February 12, 2009; it is indeed appropriate that Leadership Corpus Christi receive special legislative recognition for its many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby recognize the members and alumni of Leadership Corpus Christi and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Leadership Corpus Christi as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 17, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate