H.R. No. 882 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Participants of Leadership Friendswood are visiting the State Capitol on March 24, 2011, to gain further insight into the workings of state government; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce, this exceptional program was established in 2001 in an effort to provide opportunities for residents to increase their knowledge about vital public issues; and WHEREAS, Classes inspire the spirit of activism and provide information on the local economy and industry, city and county government, education, health care, and utilities; and WHEREAS, Members of the current class include Melissa Davenport, Marissa Stidham, Shirley Lange, Chris J. Brown, Rene Ibarra, Eileen Scanks, Tammy Guidry, Chris Salinas, Pauletta Jeter, Mike Marcantel, and Beth Stanfield; this year's coordinators are Steve Anderson, Carol Marcantel, and Lucy Woltz; and WHEREAS, Through its efforts to build a more informed and involved citizenry and to develop new leaders, Leadership Friendswood 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 welcome members of Leadership Friendswood to the State Capitol and extend to them sincere best wishes for an informative and memorable trip to Austin; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Taylor of Galveston ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 882 was adopted by the House on March 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House