H.R. No. 459 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members of the Dallas Assembly are visiting the State Capitol on February 17, 2009; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1962, the Dallas Assembly is made up of a diverse group of leaders from the greater Dallas area; membership is limited to 150 individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in the arenas of civic life, business, education, government, law, medicine, religion, science, or the arts; and WHEREAS, This exceptional organization, led by president Helen Holman, inspires a spirit of community activism, provides networking opportunities, and encourages an interchange of ideas about a variety of issues and community needs; and WHEREAS, Endeavoring to foster a more informed and involved citizenry, the Dallas Assembly is helping to build 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 recognize February 17, 2009, as Dallas Assembly Day at the State Capitol and extend to all participants sincere best wishes for a memorable visit; 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. Branch ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 459 was adopted by the House on February 17, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House