SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 245
WHEREAS, The Texas Senate takes great pride in recognizing
the members of Leadership Keller from Keller, Texas, on the
occasion of their visit to Austin February 19 and 20, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Keller brings together a small group
of area professionals for an intensive eight-month study of the
various aspects of the Keller community; and
WHEREAS, The goals of Leadership Keller 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, Participants take backstage and
behind-the-scenes tours of local schools, hospitals, community
service agencies, city offices, entertainment venues, and police
and fire departments to learn about the different sectors of the
community; and
WHEREAS, The program also includes meetings with local
officials and political leaders and a trip to Austin, where
participants meet with elected leaders, state personnel, and
agency department heads; and
WHEREAS, Through the Leadership Keller program,
participants learn about the inner workings of private and public
institutions and how they might contribute to the betterment of
their community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Leadership Keller 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 Keller as an expression of high regard from the Texas
Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 18, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate