H.R. No. 484 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Lewisville are visiting the State Capitol on February 22, 2011, to gain further insight into the workings of state government; and WHEREAS, The Leadership Lewisville program is sponsored by the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce; the course was created in 1986 to identify, educate, develop, and motivate future civic leaders by providing them with a means to better understand the challenges and opportunities facing the community; and WHEREAS, All residents of the greater Lewisville area are eligible to apply for the program; over the course of nine months, participants study the functions and procedures of their city, county, and state, for instance by attending school board and city council meetings, and they learn about businesses and economic factors and discover ways that they can make the area a better place to live and work; and WHEREAS, Endeavoring to foster a more informed and involved citizenry and to develop new leaders, this worthwhile program is helping to build a bright future for Lewisville, which in turn benefits all citizens of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Leadership Lewisville on the occasion of the group's visit to the State Capitol and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable day in Austin; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Leadership Lewisville as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Solomons Parker Crownover ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 484 was adopted by the House on February 22, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House