81R8215 JNC-D By: Kleinschmidt H.R. No. 468 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members of the 2008-2009 Leadership Fayette County class are visiting the State Capitol on February 17-18, 2009, to gain further insight into the workings of state government; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce, this biennial program provides opportunities for participants to increase their knowledge of vital public issues and to visit with the leaders who are making decisions that affect their community; and WHEREAS, Classes inspire the spirit of activism and provide a diverse membership with personal leadership training, networking opportunities, and instruction from influential figures from both the public and private sectors; topics covered include county government, city utilities, education, tourism, natural resources, agriculture, and health care; and WHEREAS, Current members include Jonathan Hernandez, Dennis Lebeda, Don Jones, Jeff Dyer, William Rogers, Ann Rogers, Michelle Walters, Yvonne Stryk, Greg Noak, Chuck Mazac, Janet Rangel, Denise McBride, and Pam Kersh; and WHEREAS, Endeavoring to build a more informed and involved citizenry and to develop new leaders, Leadership Fayette County 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 welcome Leadership Fayette County to the State Capitol and extend to all participants sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Leadership Fayette County as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.