H.R. No. 1199
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Pantego Youth Leadership Council is
contributing immeasurably to its North Texas community by working
to develop future civic leaders and volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Established for the 2010-2011 school year, this
exceptional program provides opportunities for middle and high
school students to increase their knowledge of public issues and
infrastructure and to visit with the leaders who are making
decisions that affect their community; and
WHEREAS, Participants receive a comprehensive look at the
governmental process and have a chance to apply what they have
learned in a mock election; creating a PYLC Town Hall, they gain
insight into city administration, fiscal accountability, public
works, and building inspection; after touring the fire and police
departments, they attend a session of the municipal court; and
WHEREAS, Working as a council-in-action, these notable young
Texans take part in town council and board and commission meetings,
and they are encouraged to give back through volunteer
opportunities with local nonprofits; and
WHEREAS, Through its efforts to build a more informed and
involved citizenry, the Pantego Youth Leadership Council 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 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Pantego Youth Leadership Council for
its work to develop community leaders and extend to all those
involved with the group sincere best wishes for the future; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the council as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Patrick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1199 was adopted by the House on April
14, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House