SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 471

WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Mesquite are visiting the State Capitol on March 31 and April 1, 2015, and the occasion provides a fitting opportunity to recognize this notable group; and

WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Mesquite is a program that strives to educate civic-minded individuals about city, county, and state government; the course lasts nine months and involves citizens who represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives; and

WHEREAS, Leadership Mesquite works in cooperation with such entities as the Mesquite Economic Development Board, Dallas County Commissioners Court, Mesquite Independent School District, and Eastfield College to sponsor different programs every month to help members gain a better understanding of the community; and

WHEREAS, Each class chooses a special project to benefit the community, and this year, the group is working with Texas Mission of Mercy, a mobile dental clinic that travels around the state to provide free basic dental care, including cleanings, fillings, and extractions, to uninsured Texans; and

WHEREAS, Through its efforts to promote a spirit of volunteerism and community pride, Leadership Mesquite is fostering an informed and engaged citizenry, and the program is helping to build a brighter and more prosperous future for the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby recognize March 31 and April 1, 2015, as Leadership Mesquite Days at the State Capitol and extend to all the participants sincere best wishes for continued success.

Hall

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 31, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate