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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 246
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the delegation of distinguished legislators from the |
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West African nations of Liberia and Sierra Leone as they visit |
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the State Capitol on a study mission; and |
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WHEREAS, Organized by the Institute for Representative |
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Government in cooperation with the National Democratic |
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Institute, this important study mission brings this impressive |
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delegation to our state to investigate procedures and systems |
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relating to the oversight of extractive industries and to discuss |
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strategies for reducing poverty; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of the delegation from Liberia are |
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Senator Franklin Siakor, Representative Gabriel Smith, and |
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Representative Victoria Lynch; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of the delegation from Sierra Leone |
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are Deputy Majority Leader Sheku B. B. Dumbuya, the Honorable |
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Emma Kowa, and the Honorable Shiaka Musa Sama; and |
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WHEREAS, These distinguished legislators represent a |
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diverse range of political parties and movements within their |
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respective nations; their commitment to the principles and |
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practices of good governance is justly deserving of respect and |
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recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend the legislative delegation from |
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Liberia and Sierra Leone on their dedication to improving the |
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legislative processes in their nations and extend to them a |
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heartfelt welcome to the State Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Hinojosa |
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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 February 18, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |