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By: Giddings H.R. No. 670
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Leadership Southwest Class of 2013
are visiting the State Capitol on March 20, 2013, to gain further
insight into the workings of state government; and
WHEREAS, An initiative of the communities of southwest Dallas
County, Leadership Southwest had 23 participants in its inaugural
class of 1985, and over the ensuing 28 years it has graduated nearly
1,000 civic-minded individuals; the organization is a cooperative
effort sponsored by the Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster,
and Oak Cliff Chambers of Commerce that works to develop tomorrow's
leaders and inspire the spirit of activism for the public good; and
WHEREAS, The nine-month program involves exposure to
critical issues facing the community and instruction from leaders
on topics such as education, law enforcement, the arts, government,
economic growth, health, and transportation; many participants go
on to serve their fellow Texans on boards of schools, hospitals, and
other institutions or through elected offices; and
WHEREAS, Endeavoring to foster a more informed and involved
citizenry and to develop new leaders, the program is helping to
build a brighter and more prosperous future for the Lone Star State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby welcome members of the Leadership Southwest
Class of 2013 to the State Capitol and extend to all participants
sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Leadership Southwest as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.