SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 246
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the delegation of distinguished legislators from the
West African nations of Liberia and Sierra Leone as they visit
the State Capitol on a study mission; and
WHEREAS, Organized by the Institute for Representative
Government in cooperation with the National Democratic
Institute, this important study mission brings this impressive
delegation to our state to investigate procedures and systems
relating to the oversight of extractive industries and to discuss
strategies for reducing poverty; and
WHEREAS, The members of the delegation from Liberia are
Senator Franklin Siakor, Representative Gabriel Smith, and
Representative Victoria Lynch; and
WHEREAS, The members of the delegation from Sierra Leone
are Deputy Majority Leader Sheku B. B. Dumbuya, the Honorable
Emma Kowa, and the Honorable Shiaka Musa Sama; and
WHEREAS, These distinguished legislators represent a
diverse range of political parties and movements within their
respective nations; their commitment to the principles and
practices of good governance is justly deserving of respect and
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the legislative delegation from
Liberia and Sierra Leone on their dedication to improving the
legislative processes in their nations and extend to them a
heartfelt welcome to the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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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