H.R. No. 585
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Leadership Institute has served as a vital
and valued resource for Texas communities for more than a decade;
and
WHEREAS, TLI was created in 1995 to enhance the ability of
small and medium-sized cities to plan for sustainable economic
activity by building a team of trained leaders; in partnership with
local, state, and national groups, the organization has provided
training and technical assistance to more than 13,000 people,
including elected public officials and business and community
leaders; and
WHEREAS, The success of the institute's approach to
contemporary issues is due in large part to the diversity and talent
of its participants and to the expertise of such notable partners as
the Lower Colorado River Authority, the Texas AgriLife Extension
Service, the V. G. Young Institute of County Government, the Texas
Association of Counties, the Texas Economic Development Council,
Texas Rural Innovators Forum, the Perryman Group, Texas Healthcare
Trustees, County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas, Texas
Association of Regional Councils, the John Ben Shepperd Public
Leadership Institute, Texas Electric Cooperatives, and numerous
colleges, universities, and other organizations; and
WHEREAS, Endeavoring to foster a more informed and involved
citizenry, the Texas Leadership Institute 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 the Texas Leadership Institute for its
outstanding contributions to communities across the state and
extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Leadership Institute as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Kolkhorst
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 585 was adopted by the House on March
5, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House