SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 931

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Shailey Gupta-Brietzke, who is graduating from the first fellowship class of New Leaders Council--Houston; and

WHEREAS, New Leaders Council--Houston is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that is training a new generation of progressives to work together in the public and private sectors and to take leadership roles in the promotion of a strong democracy, social and economic justice, and equal opportunity; and

WHEREAS, Shailey Gupta-Brietzke has devoted substantial time and resources to honing her leadership skills; she has learned from her peers and from experts, and she has developed a deeper understanding of progressive values; and

WHEREAS, She is an actively engaged member of her community, and she has demonstrated a deep commitment to building a stronger progressive network in order to craft a better future for Texas; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Shailey Gupta-Brietzke on her dedication to the betterment of her community and state and extend to her congratulations and best wishes for much success in the future as a Founding Fellow of New Leaders Council--Houston; and, be it further

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

Ellis, Garcia, Whitmire

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 21, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate