SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 379
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
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 Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 20, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate