H.C.R. No. 38 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Members of the 2008-2009 Leadership Midlothian class are visiting the State Capitol to gain further insight into the workings of state government; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, this exceptional program provides opportunities for participants to increase their knowledge of vital public issues and to visit with the leaders who are making decisions that affect their communities; and WHEREAS, Classes inspire the spirit of activism and provide a diverse membership with personal leadership training, networking opportunities, and instruction from influential figures from both the public and private sectors; and WHEREAS, Current members of this important enterprise include Jeffrey Allen, Giri Bhavani, Edd Bigbee, Ashley Carlino, Brad Collins, Debra Corkin, Nancy Cupp, Stephanie Davis, Chuck Hart, Ted F. Henley, Charles Jameson, Marilyn Jones, Cynthia Lim, Kimberly Mitchell, Dawn Rousseau, and Renae Tribble; and WHEREAS, Endeavoring to build a more informed and involved citizenry and to develop new leaders, Leadership Midlothian is helping to build a brighter and more promising future for the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas hereby welcome Leadership Midlothian to the State Capitol and extend to all participants sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Leadership Midlothian as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Pitts ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 38 was adopted by the House on February 10, 2009, by the following vote: Yeas 130, Nays 0, 1 present, not voting. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 38 was adopted by the Senate on February 10, 2009, by a viva voce vote. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________ Date __________________ Governor