SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 527

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the delegation from the Jacksonville Leadership Institute visiting the Capitol on March 25 and 26, 2009, to celebrate Jacksonville Leadership Days; and

WHEREAS, The Jacksonville Leadership Institute is a truly laudable program that endeavors to educate and empower the future leaders of this great state; and

WHEREAS, The leadership institute is a program of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce that familiarizes business leaders with the roles and responsibilities of city, county, and state government; and

WHEREAS, Participants have undertaken leadership development activities and have toured local Jacksonville facilities, including hospitals and schools; these dedicated Jacksonville residents have also attended school board and city council meetings as part of the program and have visited an array of area businesses; and

WHEREAS, With the 81st legislative session in full swing, the Capitol Complex offers these esteemed Texans an opportunity to view their state government at its dynamic best, and it is a pleasure to recognize all those associated with this fine program at this time; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby declare March 25 and 26, 2009, Jacksonville Leadership Days and welcome the members of the Jacksonville Leadership Institute to the State Capitol and extend best wishes for a memorable visit to the organizers and participants of this valuable program; and, be it further

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

Nichols

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 26, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate