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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 586
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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 this occasion provides a |
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fitting opportunity to recognize this notable group; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce, |
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Leadership Mesquite was created to educate civic-minded |
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individuals about city, county, and state government; the course |
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lasts nine months and involves citizens representing a wide range |
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of backgrounds and perspectives; and |
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WHEREAS, Leadership Mesquite works in cooperation with |
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such entities as the Mesquite Economic Development Board, the |
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Dallas County Commissioners Court, the Mesquite Independent |
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School District, and Eastfield College to sponsor different |
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programs every month to help members gain a better understanding |
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of the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Each Leadership Mesquite class chooses a special |
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project to benefit the community; this year, the group is working |
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with Read Play Talk, a research-based community-supported |
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initiative to champion early childhood literacy among Mesquite |
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Independent School District students; and |
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WHEREAS, Through its efforts to promote a spirit of |
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volunteerism and community pride, Leadership Mesquite is |
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fostering an informed and engaged citizenry, and the program is |
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helping to build a brighter and more prosperous future for the |
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Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize April 11 and 12, 2017, as |
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Leadership Mesquite Days at the State Capitol and extend to all |
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those participating sincere best wishes for a memorable and |
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enjoyable visit. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 12, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |