81R5830 JNC-D
By: Giddings H.R. No. 486
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Leadership Southwest Class of 2009
are visiting the State Capitol on February 18, 2009, to gain further
insight into the workings of state government; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville,
Lancaster, and Oak Cliff Chambers of Commerce, Leadership Southwest
was established in 1985 with 23 participants; since that time, more
than 800 area residents have completed the program, and many have
gone on to serve on city councils, boards of local chambers,
schools, hospitals, and economic development and planning and
zoning committees; some graduates have also sought to serve their
community through elected offices; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Southwest 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
communities; 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, Through its efforts to build a more informed and
involved citizenry and to develop new leaders, Leadership Southwest
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 recognize February 18, 2009, as Leadership
Southwest Class of 2009 Day at the State Capitol and extend to all
its participants sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Leadership Southwest as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.