SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 227
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the members of Leadership Keller on the occasion of
their visit to Austin and the State Capitol on February 17 and 18,
2011; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Keller is an eight-month program that
brings together a small group of area professionals for an
intensive study of the various aspects of the Keller community;
and
WHEREAS, The goals of this outstanding program include
providing participants with a unique educational experience 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 discover ways in which they can most effectively contribute
to the betterment of their community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
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
the group as an expression of esteem 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 14, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate