SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 891

WHEREAS, Members of PATHS Forward are visiting the State Capitol on May 12, 2009; and

WHEREAS, PATHS Forward is a leadership development program based in Tarrant County that is designed to prepare promising African American professionals to become leaders in the community; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of nine months, participants learn basic leadership skills and more about volunteerism, gain insights into the Fort Worth-Tarrant County Metropolitan region, attend a variety of networking events, and participate in discussions with successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and civic leaders; moreover, they are responsible for creating a project that benefits the community; and

WHEREAS, Members who complete the program are better equipped to fulfill their potential in both the public and private sectors, having acquired improved persuasive speaking skills, an understanding of important local entities, including nonprofit organizations, an increased knowledge of entrepreneurship, and other areas of expertise; and

WHEREAS, By fostering personal growth and meaningful participation in the community, PATHS Forward is helping to create a brighter future for participants in the program as well as for the many people in Tarrant County who will benefit from the civic engagement of these dedicated volunteers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby recognize PATHS Forward and extend to all those associated with the program sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for PATHS Forward as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Davis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 12, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate