SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 513

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to welcome the members of the first class of Regional Advantage, the leadership program of the Northwest Metroport Chamber of Commerce, on the occasion of their visit to the Capitol on March 29, 2017; and

WHEREAS, The Northwest Metroport Chamber of Commerce has developed this outstanding program to help aspiring leaders develop the skills they need to make their community a better place to live; and

WHEREAS, Participants in the program develop leadership skills by collaborating on issues that affect the region and by building key relationships with experienced civic leaders and policy makers; they join the ranks of other leadership groups in Texas that enhance the entrepreneurial, cultural, and governmental capacities of our state; and

WHEREAS, By working diligently to foster an engaged citizenry and to develop a new generation of leaders, Leadership Northwest Metroport is helping to build a brighter and more prosperous future for residents of the region; members of the first graduating class can indeed take pride in their exemplary contributions to their community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the first class of Regional Advantage--Leadership Northwest Metroport for their civic leadership and engagement and extend to them best wishes for a memorable visit to the Capitol; and, be it further

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

Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 28, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate