81R5849 MG-D
By: Castro H.R. No. 221
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Delegates from the American Council of Young
Political Leaders are visiting the State Capitol on February 2,
2009, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to honor the
council for its efforts to promote cultural understanding among the
world's future policy makers; and
WHEREAS, A nonprofit, educational exchange organization,
ACYPL cultivates lasting political, economic, and cultural
relationships between young leaders through educational forums,
foreign policy and democracy conferences, election study programs,
and leadership training; this bipartisan group introduces rising
politicians to international affairs and issues, while encouraging
mutual respect and friendship; since 1966, ACYPL has conducted
exchanges in 20-25 countries around the world, and it has alumni in
more than 90 nations; and
WHEREAS, Council delegates are selected based on their
current leadership roles and potential for future achievement;
during the program, they tour several cities that highlight the
cultural, geographic, economic, and political diversity of the host
country, and they gain unique access to its decision-making
processes and electoral dynamics; they also meet numerous
government officials and corporate and community leaders; this
interaction provides a platform for exploring common concerns and
points of difference, debating ideas, and sharing experiences, and
the participants emerge with enhanced leadership and public
diplomacy skills; and
WHEREAS, The diverse group of delegates who are visiting
Texas represent various municipal, regional, and national
government entities and multiple political parties, while others
are involved in such fields as economic development, journalism,
and campaign management; the delegation from Argentina includes
Fernando De Andreis, Mario Joaquin Losada, Carolina Marsella,
Matias Alejandro Mendez, Alejandro Ramos, and Javier Van Houtte,
and the delegation from Uruguay includes Sebastian Cervino Delgado,
Matias Rodriguez, Marcelo Debernardi Caponi, Diego Pazos Rosado,
Juan Martin Jorge, and Maria Alejandra Romeo Rondan; and
WHEREAS, The ACYPL is dedicated to fostering relationships
among promising young individuals throughout the world, and it is
indeed a pleasure to welcome members of the next generation of
international political leaders to the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend the American Council of Young Political
Leaders for its contributions to education and diplomacy around the
world and extend to the delegations from Argentina and Uruguay
sincere best wishes for a memorable visit; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the council as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.