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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Leadership Southwest Class of 2013 |
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are visiting the State Capitol on March 20, 2013, to gain further |
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insight into the workings of state government; and |
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WHEREAS, An initiative of the communities of southwest Dallas |
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County, Leadership Southwest had 23 participants in its inaugural |
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class of 1985, and over the ensuing 28 years it has graduated |
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approximately 1,000 civic-minded individuals; the organization is |
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a cooperative effort sponsored by the Cedar Hill, DeSoto, |
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Duncanville, Lancaster, and Oak Cliff Chambers of Commerce that |
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works to develop tomorrow's leaders and inspire the spirit of |
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activism for the public good; and |
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WHEREAS, The nine-month program involves exposure to |
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critical issues facing the community and instruction from leaders |
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on topics such as education, law enforcement, the arts, government, |
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economic growth, health, and transportation; many participants go |
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on to serve their fellow Texans on the boards of schools, hospitals, |
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and other institutions or through elected offices; and |
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WHEREAS, Endeavoring to foster a more informed and involved |
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citizenry and to develop new leaders, Leadership Southwest is |
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helping build a brighter and more prosperous future for the Lone |
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Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby welcome members of the Leadership Southwest |
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Class of 2013 to the State Capitol and extend to all participants |
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sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Leadership Southwest as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |