81R7907 JNC-D By: Kleinschmidt H.R. No. 546 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, BEST Leadership is celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2009, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to honor this notable organization; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Bastrop, Elgin, and Smithville Chambers of Commerce, BEST Leadership provides opportunities for participants to increase their knowledge of vital public issues and to meet with the leaders who are making decisions that affect their communities; and WHEREAS, Sessions throughout the yearlong program are designed to acquaint participants with local issues and to encourage them to become vigorous, skilled, and effective leaders who will contribute to the future growth and direction of their communities; and WHEREAS, Endeavoring to foster a more informed and involved citizenry, BEST Leadership 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 honor BEST Leadership on the fifth anniversary of its founding 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 BEST Leadership as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.