H.R. No. 288
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Edinburg Class XX have
contributed to their South Texas community as civic leaders and
volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Edinburg provides opportunities for
participants to increase their knowledge of vital public issues and
infrastructure and to visit with the leaders who are making
decisions that affect their city; and
WHEREAS, Classes inspire the spirit of activism and provide a
diverse membership with personal leadership training, networking
opportunities, and instruction from knowledgeable figures from
both the public and private sectors; and
WHEREAS, Enrolled in Leadership Class XX are: Diana Kaufold,
Richard Martin, Jr., Natasha Delgado, Alejandro Rios, Eli Reyna,
Florence Prater, Imelda Rodriguez, Anissa Salazar, Rogelio Pena,
Abraham Pompa, Jose Cabeza de Vaca, Alexis Sereni, Lisa Rosales,
Baldemar Gomez, Jacob De Leon, Angie Luna, Daniel Tijerina,
Fernando Quintanilla, and Mark Aguirre; and
WHEREAS, These dedicated Texans have put their lessons into
practice by developing a plan to improve safety at the Edinburg
Municipal Park; by holding fund-raisers, the class aims to bring in
$20,000 to be used for lighting, benches, and sidewalks that will
enhance both the appearance and security of the recreational area;
and
WHEREAS, Through its efforts to build a more informed and
involved citizenry and to develop new leaders, Leadership Edinburg
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 Edinburg for its promotion of
civic leadership and volunteerism and extend to its participants
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Pena
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 288 was adopted by the House on
February 9, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House