81R5838 JNC-F
By: Solomons H.R. No. 258
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great pride
in recognizing the members of Leadership Lewisville from
Lewisville, Texas, on the occasion of their visit to Austin
February 9 and 10, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Lewisville Chamber of Commerce,
Leadership Lewisville is part of the chamber's Community
Development Division; and
WHEREAS, The goals of Leadership Lewisville include
providing a unique educational experience for those who participate
in the program and helping them to develop their leadership skills;
the program also aims to motivate emerging leaders and help them to
acquire a working knowledge of the community; and
WHEREAS, Anyone who works or resides in the greater
Lewisville area is eligible to apply for admission to the program;
and
WHEREAS, Managed by the Leadership Lewisville Steering
Committee, the program requires students to attend one school board
meeting and one city council meeting during the nine-month session;
and
WHEREAS, Having its participants learn the inner workings of
private and public institutions and how and where one might make
contributions to the community are the desired ends of Leadership
Lewisville; and
WHEREAS, The class of 20 to 30 members is chosen without
regard to race, gender, age, education, or personal or employment
affiliations; and
WHEREAS, Through its efforts to build a more informed and
involved citizenry and to develop new leaders, Leadership
Lewisville is helping to create a brighter and more promising
future for the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Leadership Lewisville for its
innovative and thorough approach to preparing citizens for
prominent roles in their community; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for
Leadership Lewisville as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.