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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Mesquite are visiting the |
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State Capitol on April 11 and 12, 2017, and the occasion provides a |
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fitting opportunity to recognize this notable group; and |
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WHEREAS, Leadership Mesquite strives to educate civic-minded |
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individuals about city, county, and state government; the course, |
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sponsored by the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce, lasts nine months |
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and involves citizens who represent a wide range of backgrounds and |
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perspectives; and |
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WHEREAS, Working in cooperation with such entities as the |
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Mesquite Economic Development Board, Dallas County Commissioners |
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Court, Mesquite Independent School District, and Eastfield |
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College, Leadership Mesquite sponsors different programs every |
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month to help members gain a better understanding of the community; |
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moreover, each class chooses a special project to support, and this |
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year, the group is sponsoring ReadPlayTalk, a research-based, |
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community-supported initiative to champion early childhood |
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literacy among Mesquite ISD students; and |
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WHEREAS, Leadership Mesquite is endeavoring to build a more |
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informed and involved citizenry by promoting a spirit of |
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volunteerism and community pride, and the program is helping to |
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build an even brighter and more prosperous future for the Lone Star |
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State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize April 11 and 12, 2017, as Leadership |
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Mesquite Days at the State Capitol and extend to all participants |
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sincere best wishes for continued success. |