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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Lyceum is celebrating the investiture of |
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its 2015 president, Jane Cummins, in Austin on January 22, 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, Observing its 35th anniversary in 2015, the Texas |
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Lyceum is dedicated to the Aristotelian pursuit of free and open |
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discussion of societal concerns in order to reach a consensus for |
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shaping a successful future; the organization's 96 directors strive |
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to identify and develop the next generation of top leadership, to |
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examine the interrelationships of the major issues facing the |
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state, to foster a greater understanding of these issues among key |
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decision makers, and to promote stewardship of Texas values, |
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traditions, and resources; and |
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WHEREAS, The Lyceum draws its directors from across the |
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state; active leaders in their communities, they are committed to |
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the betterment of Texas through the organization, which conducts |
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public forums, publishes the Lyceum Journal, commissions the Texas |
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Lyceum Poll, and convenes programs for the directors; the diverse |
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backgrounds, opinions, and expertise represented in the group |
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contribute significantly to the meaningful exploration of |
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constructive responses to the problems of the day; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than three decades, the Texas Lyceum has |
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worked to advance quality of life in the Lone Star State, upholding |
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a rich heritage of civic engagement, and it is indeed fitting to |
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recognize the organization as it embarks on the next exciting |
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chapter of its history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the investiture of Jane Cummins as |
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the 2015 president of the Texas Lyceum and commend the organization |
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for its 35 years of service; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |