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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Garland are visiting the State |
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Capitol on May 2 and 3, 2017, and the occasion provides a fitting |
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opportunity to recognize this notable group; and |
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WHEREAS, Leadership Garland, sponsored by the Garland |
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Chamber of Commerce, strives to provide corporate leadership |
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training and to motivate and encourage civic leaders; the program |
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involves citizens who represent a broad spectrum of backgrounds and |
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interests, and leadership abilities are developed through active |
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participation and a number of special field trips; and |
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WHEREAS, Leadership Garland class members also assist local |
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nonprofit organizations as part of the Garland Gives community |
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service project, which has become an annual tradition of the |
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leadership program; this year's class has chosen to support a |
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variety of important groups, including Achievement Center of Texas, |
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the Salvation Army, and Garland Pawsibilities; and |
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WHEREAS, Through its efforts to promote a spirit of |
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volunteerism and community pride, Leadership Garland is fostering |
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an informed and engaged citizenry, and the program is helping to |
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build a brighter and more prosperous future for the Lone Star State; |
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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 May 2 and 3, 2017, as Leadership |
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Garland Days at the State Capitol and extend to all participants |
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sincere best wishes for continued success. |