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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 444
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Pantego Youth Leadership Council for its |
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contributions to the North Texas community; and |
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WHEREAS, Established for the 2010-2011 school year, this |
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exceptional program works to develop future civic leaders and |
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volunteers; it provides opportunities for middle and high school |
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students to increase their knowledge of public issues and |
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infrastructure and to visit with the leaders who are making |
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decisions that affect their community; and |
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WHEREAS, The program is designed to develop leadership, |
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problem-solving, and communication skills and to encourage a |
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commitment to civic participation, community service, and |
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philanthropy; and |
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WHEREAS, Participants learn about the governmental process |
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and have a chance to apply what they have learned in a mock |
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election; by creating their own town hall, they gain insight into |
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city administration, fiscal accountability, public works, and |
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building inspection; after touring the fire and police |
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departments, they attend a session of the municipal court; and |
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WHEREAS, Working as a council-in-action, these notable |
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young Texans take part in town council and board and commission |
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meetings, and they are encouraged to give back through volunteer |
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opportunities with local nonprofit organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, Through its efforts to build a more informed and |
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involved citizenry, the Pantego Youth Leadership Council is |
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helping to create a brighter and more promising future for the |
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Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby honor the Pantego Youth Leadership |
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Council for its work to develop community leaders and extend to |
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all those involved with the group sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the council as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Davis |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 12, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |