81R33701 JNC-D
By: Chavez H.R. No. 2370
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Junior Leadership El Paso celebrated the completion
of Class VI on May 13, 2009, and the graduates of this notable
program may look forward to a future bright with promise; and
WHEREAS, Targeting 11th grade students from El Paso high
schools, this worthwhile initiative encourages area youth to
develop civic leadership skills through interaction with local
government, business, arts, and community leaders; and
WHEREAS, Participants learn about a variety of career paths
and about El Paso's history, social and economic issues, and future
development opportunities; the semester-long program takes place
during seven sessions designed to support their high school
education by fulfilling Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Social
Studies criteria; and
WHEREAS, Through the experiences it provides, Junior
Leadership El Paso is building a more informed and involved
citizenry and developing new leaders, and this commendable endeavor
and its participants truly merit special recognition for their
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor the members of Junior Leadership El Paso
Class VI and extend to them sincere best wishes for future success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the graduates as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.