SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 193

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to welcome the members of the Leadership Waxahachie Class XVIII, who are visiting the State Capitol to gain further insight into the workings of state government; and

WHEREAS, This exceptional program provides opportunities for participants to increase their knowledge of vital public issues and to visit with the leaders who are making decisions that affect their communities; and

WHEREAS, Classes inspire the spirit of activism and provide a diverse membership with personal leadership training, networking opportunities, and instruction from influential figures from both the public and private sectors; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Leadership Waxahachie Class XVIII are Kassandra Carroll, Jaime Castro, Melissa Baird Chapman, Randall Chase, Faye Collins, John Howe, Amy Nguyen, and Kim Owens, and advisors to the class are Fercina Bridges, Tish Creech, Jay Fox, Paul Hernandez, Teresa McNiel, Lynn Pike, and Debra Wakeland; and

WHEREAS, Endeavoring to build a more informed and involved citizenry and to develop new leaders, Leadership Waxahachie is helping to build a brighter and more promising future for the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby welcome Leadership Waxahachie to the State Capitol and extend to all participants sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Leadership Waxahachie as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Birdwell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 12, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate