SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 128

WHEREAS, Members of the 2016-2017 Leadership Mid Valley class are visiting the State Capitol on February 8, 2017, to gain further insight into the workings of state government; and

WHEREAS, Leadership Mid Valley is an exceptional program that provides opportunities for participants to develop leadership skills and increase their knowledge of vital public issues; and

WHEREAS, Classes inspire a spirit of activism and provide networking opportunities and instruction from knowledgeable figures who encourage the participants to acquaint themselves with community needs and problems while evaluating possible solutions; and

WHEREAS, This year's Leadership Mid Valley class includes Roberto Palomares Jr., Linda Calderon, Maria Oralia De los Reyes Ph.D., Antonio Lopez Jr., David Arce, Grisel Cavazos, Jason Vargas, Hollie Johnston, Maria Cisneros, Ivan Nordhausen, Omar Rodriguez, William Feeney, and Lupita Borrego; also in attendance are chaperones Laura Espinoza, Robert Donalson, Elizabeth Walker, and Andrew Munoz; and

WHEREAS, Working to foster a more informed and involved citizenry and to develop new leaders in South Texas, the Leadership Mid Valley program is helping to build a brighter and more promising future for the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby welcome Class XII of the Leadership Mid Valley program to the State Capitol and extend to all participants sincere best wishes for continued success.

Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 6, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate