SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 48 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the members of Leadership Lewisville on the occasion of their visit to Austin on February 18 and 19, 2013; and WHEREAS, Leadership Lewisville is sponsored by the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce as part of the chamber's Community Development Division; and WHEREAS, Leadership Lewisville provides a unique educational experience for those who participate in the program and helps them develop their leadership skills; the program aims to identify and motivate emerging leaders and help them acquire a working knowledge of the community; and WHEREAS, Among various other activities, the program requires students to attend one school board meeting and one city council meeting during the nine-month session; and WHEREAS, The goals of the program are for participants to learn about the inner workings of private and public institutions and about how and where one might make effective contributions to the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Leadership Lewisville 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 Leadership Lewisville as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Nelson ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate