H.R. No. 751 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members and alumni of Leadership Temple contribute immeasurably to South Central Texas as civic leaders and volunteers; and WHEREAS, Established by the Temple Chamber of Commerce, this exceptional program provides opportunities for participants to increase their knowledge of local issues and infrastructure 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 knowledgeable figures representing both the public and private sectors; topics covered include Temple's history, government, economy, social issues, needs, opportunities, and the existing processes for dealing with them; and WHEREAS, Through its efforts to build a more informed and involved citizenry, Leadership Temple 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 commend Leadership Temple for its promotion of civic engagement and volunteerism and extend to its participants sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Sheffield ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 751 was adopted by the House on March 10, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House