H.R. No. 1857 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members of the 2014-2015 Leadership Mid Valley class are visiting the State Capitol on April 8, 2015, to gain further insight into the workings of state government; and WHEREAS, Leadership Mid Valley is an exceptional program that provides opportunities for participants to develop leadership skills and increase their knowledge of vital public issues; and WHEREAS, Classes inspire the spirit of activism and provide a diverse membership with networking opportunities and instruction from knowledgeable figures who encourage students to acquaint themselves with community needs and problems while evaluating possible solutions; and WHEREAS, This year's Leadership Mid Valley class includes Mary Arce, Juan Balderrama, Vanessa Barrios, Paola Escalante-Castillo, Janie Garcia, Sylvia Ann Herrera, Jose Manuel Martinez, Gloria Montalvo, Ana Ramirez, Sonia Rangel, Ernesto Rocha, Douglas Vanker, Scott Vaughan, Ruben Villanueva, and Joanna Ybarra; and WHEREAS, Endeavoring to foster a more informed and involved citizenry and to develop new leaders in South Texas, the program is helping to build a brighter and more promising future for the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby welcome Leadership Mid Valley to the State Capitol and extend to all participants sincere best wishes for continued success. Martinez ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1857 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House