SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 135
WHEREAS, The Texas Senate takes great pride in recognizing
the members of Leadership Lewisville from Lewisville, Texas, on
the occasion of their visit to Austin February 9 and 10, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Lewisville Chamber of Commerce,
Leadership Lewisville is part of the chamber's Community
Development Division; and
WHEREAS, The goals of Leadership Lewisville include
providing a unique educational experience for those who
participate in the program and helping them to develop their
leadership skills; the program also aims to motivate emerging
leaders and help them to acquire a working knowledge of the
community; and
WHEREAS, Anyone who works or resides in the greater
Lewisville area is eligible to apply for admission to the
program; and
WHEREAS, Managed by the Leadership Lewisville Steering
Committee, the program requires students to attend one school
board meeting and one city council meeting during the nine-month
session; and
WHEREAS, Having its participants learn the inner workings
of private and public institutions and how and where one might
make contributions to the community are the desired ends of
Leadership Lewisville; and
WHEREAS, The class of 20 to 30 members is chosen without
regard to race, gender, age, education, or personal or employment
affiliations; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Leadership Lewisville for its
innovative and thorough approach to preparing citizens for
prominent roles in their community; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Leadership Lewisville as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Nelson, Harris
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 10, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate