81R8581 MDM-D By: Pitts H.R. No. 612 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to welcome the members of Leadership Waxahachie to the State Capitol on March 3, 2009; and WHEREAS, Leadership Waxahachie, a program initiated by the city's chamber of commerce in 1991, enables participants to learn more about the industry, history, and culture of Waxahachie, as well as their roles as city leaders; and WHEREAS, The group is afforded the opportunity to work with numerous representatives of city, school district, and civic organizations, assisting them in reaching goals and setting targets for improvement; and WHEREAS, The 2008-2009 members of Leadership Waxahachie include Chairman Neal White, Paula Baucum, Michelle Finch, Jay Fox, Greg Griffin, Paul Hernandez, Stephen Murphree, Rhodie Rawls, Kathy Smith, Patricia Westergaard, Anita Williamson, and Patrick Wilson; the group is joined by past participant Teresa McNiel, Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce president Debra Wakeland, and Jim Chapman, past chamber board chair; and WHEREAS, The Leadership Waxahachie program encourages and empowers citizens to strive for success and to be actively involved in their community, and all those participating in and sponsoring this commendable endeavor are most deserving of special legislative praise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commend Leadership Waxahachie for its significant contributions to the betterment of Texas; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for this organization as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.