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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Gainesville are visiting the |
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State Capitol on March 19, 2013, to gain further insight into the |
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workings of state government; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Gainesville Area Chamber of |
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Commerce, Leadership Gainesville was established in 1989 to seek |
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out, train, and promote well-informed, civic-minded individuals to |
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hold voluntary positions of responsibility in the community; and |
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WHEREAS, The course lasts eight months and involves citizens |
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who represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives; the |
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program enables them to expand and diversify their network while |
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increasing their knowledge of city, county, and state government; |
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participants also learn more about vital public issues in such |
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areas as education, health, agriculture, economic development, and |
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human services; graduates of the program are sought after by many |
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organizations across Cooke County for their expertise and |
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commitment to service; and |
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WHEREAS, Through its efforts, Leadership Gainesville has |
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promoted the spirit of volunteerism and community pride that are |
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defining characteristics of Gainesville, and by fostering an |
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informed and engaged citizenry, the program is helping to build a |
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brighter and more prosperous future for the Lone Star State; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 19, 2013, as Leadership |
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Gainesville Day at the State Capitol and extend to the members of |
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this noteworthy organization sincere best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |