SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 258
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the members of the second annual class of Leadership
  North Texas and welcome them on the occasion of their visit to the
  Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Leadership North Texas is a graduate-level
  regional leadership program aimed at developing stewards who
  have demonstrated a commitment to civic engagement and to finding
  collaborative ways to address the issues that affect the North
  Texas area; and
         WHEREAS, Over nine program days, participants gain a
  better understanding of regionalism, the role of health care, the
  economy, the work force and education, state government,
  transportation, and sustainable development; and
         WHEREAS, Participants meet with other regional leaders and
  experts to learn about the inner workings of public and private
  institutions and about how best to contribute their skills and
  knowledge to better serve the North Texas region; and
         WHEREAS, The members of the 2011 class of Leadership North
  Texas are Jonathan Bazan, Alysia Bell, John Brookby, Susan
  Campbell, Linda Christie, Gail Cooksey, Brad Davis, Charles Elk,
  Jan Furtick, Linda Garcia, Matt Gaston, Todd Gottel, Alan Greer,
  Leah King, Danny Kocurek, Kimberly Lay, Jill Magnunson, Cesar
  Moncada, Rob Nickell, Bruce Payne, Devang Shah, David Silva,
  Michelle Thames, Lisa Thierry, Gary Walker, Kathy Wilkins, and
  Patsy Youngs; and
         WHEREAS, Leadership North Texas is an exemplary program
  designed to ensure that a new generation of leaders will have the
  knowledge and experience to solve the complex issues that will
  arise in the future; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Leadership North
  Texas Class of 2011 on their dedication to civic responsibility
  and to their community and extend to all best wishes for a
  memorable day at the Capitol; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  these exemplary citizens as an expression of high regard from the
  Texas Senate.
 
  Shapiro
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 22, 2011.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate