SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 296
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  welcome the delegation from the Northwest Metroport Chamber of
  Commerce and the participants in its leadership program,
  Regional Advantage, on the occasion of their visit to the State
  Capitol on March 6, 2019; and
         WHEREAS, The Northwest Metroport Chamber of Commerce has
  developed an exemplary leadership program to assist citizens in
  the region who aspire to become the leaders of tomorrow; and
         WHEREAS, The leadership program consists of 10 sessions,
  each with a different focus; the sessions provide students with a
  thorough understanding of the needs of their communities and
  address issues in such areas as local government, economic
  development, transportation, health, and education; and
         WHEREAS, Students in the program learn how the seven
  communities in their region work individually and together to
  address the needs of area citizens; they develop leadership
  skills that will help them to excel in the workplace, and they
  learn about the advantages of networking; and
         WHEREAS, Regional Advantage promotes a spirit of
  volunteerism and community pride while developing an informed
  and engaged citizenry; all associated with the program are
  deserving of recognition for helping to build a brighter and more
  prosperous future for the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Northwest Metroport
  Chamber of Commerce and the participants in Regional Advantage for
  their commitment to their communities and extend to all best wishes
  for a rewarding 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
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 4, 2019.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate