SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 386

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Youth Leadership New Braunfels; and

WHEREAS, Youth Leadership New Braunfels is a program of the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored by the Leadership New Braunfels Alumni Association; and

WHEREAS, This exceptional program was created as a means to train high school students in leadership techniques and community awareness so that they can become familiar with the issues, resources, and opportunities that affect their communities; and

WHEREAS, Youth Leadership New Braunfels offers its participants a series of seven monthly school-day sessions that cover such subjects as city and county government, economic development, social needs, and personal skills; students are able to interact with community leaders to learn firsthand of the challenges facing the community; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, Youth Leadership New Braunfels has prepared more than 400 students to take on leadership roles and make a positive difference in their community, and the program's 16th class is graduating in 2013; it is truly fitting that this exceptional program be recognized for its outstanding work in preparing the leaders of tomorrow; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the sponsors and students of Youth Leadership New Braunfels on their dedication to community engagement and extend to them best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Campbell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 4, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate