SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 445
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the members of the Leadership Flower Mound Class of
2011 on the occasion of their visit to Austin and the State
Capitol to learn more about state government; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Flower Mound is sponsored by the
Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce and provides a unique
educational experience that allows its participants to develop
leadership skills and to acquire a working knowledge of the
community; the program seeks to identify and encourage future
leaders; and
WHEREAS, Eligibility to apply for admission to the program
is open to anyone who works or resides in the greater Flower Mound
area, and the class of 20 to 30 members is chosen without regard
to race, gender, age, education, or personal or employment
affiliations; and
WHEREAS, The town of Flower Mound is named for an actual
spot in North Texas where wildflowers are known to sprout after
the brush fires of dry summer months; a thriving town of some
70,000 citizens in southern Denton County, it is a wonderful
place in which to live, work, and raise a family; and
WHEREAS, The goal of Leadership Flower Mound is to have its
participants learn about the inner workings of private and public
institutions in order to understand how they might contribute
most effectively to the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Leadership Flower Mound for its
innovative and thorough approach to preparing citizens for
prominent roles in their community and extend best wishes for the
future to the members of the Class of 2011; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Leadership Flower Mound as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Nelson, Harris
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate