SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 174 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the members of Leadership Montague County on the occasion of their inaugural visit to the State Capitol, which is taking place February 12 and 13, 2013; and WHEREAS, Leadership Montague County was founded in 2011 to cultivate leadership qualities among citizens and to make the county a better place to live, learn, work, and recreate; and WHEREAS, Led by Montague County Judge Tommy Sappington, the nonprofit organization is designed to promote interactive learning programs and enhance the quality of life in the Montague County area; it inspires a spirit of community and provides participants with networking opportunities across a large rural area and throughout the state; and WHEREAS, Members of the fledgling organization will join the ranks of other leadership groups in Texas that enhance the entrepreneurial, cultural, and governmental capacities of our state by enabling members to exchange insights with experienced leaders in the public and private sectors; the members of Leadership Montague County are truly deserving of recognition on their first visit to Austin; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Leadership Montague County for its strong commitment to community service and extend to its members a warm welcome to the State Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Estes ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate