83R11530 JNC-D
 
  By: Button H.R. No. 579
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Members of the 2012-2013 Class of Leadership Rowlett
  are visiting the State Capitol on February 27 and 28, 2013; and
         WHEREAS, Sponsored by the chamber of commerce, this
  exceptional program provides opportunities for participants to
  meet other local civic and business leaders and to learn more about
  the city's history, government, economy, and social concerns; the
  curriculum combines lectures, dialogue, and interaction to
  stimulate a cooperative environment and to encourage the
  development of personal, organizational, and community leadership
  skills; and
         WHEREAS, The 2012-2013 class membership includes 15
  individuals who represent a diverse array of backgrounds and
  disciplines, including Melody E. Bates, William Michael Brodnax,
  Matthew Hayes Carter, Douglas Roger Chandler, Sherrie Anne Cook,
  Pauline B. Dedrick, Jim E. Grabenhorst, Nancy D. Lopez, Craig
  W. Overstreet, Sherri L. Perkins, Timothy L. Rogers, Jessicca
  A. Stock, James W. Williams, Thomas C. Wilson, and Bari Gayle
  Woolley; and
         WHEREAS, Endeavoring to build a more informed and involved
  citizenry and to cultivate new leaders in North Texas, this
  invaluable program, and all those associated with it, are helping
  to ensure a bright future for the Lone Star State; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize the 2012-2013 Class of Leadership
  Rowlett and extend to its members sincere best wishes for a
  memorable visit to Austin; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.