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