84R6557 BPG-D
By: Otto H.R. No. 282
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Southeast Texas are gathering
at the State Capitol on February 3, 2015, to celebrate the
achievements of their region; and
WHEREAS, An educational and charitable corporation,
Leadership Southeast Texas serves Chambers, Hardin, Jasper,
Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, Orange, and Tyler Counties, along with
the Bolivar Peninsula of Galveston County; it was founded in 1992 to
identify and motivate leaders in the region and to provide
opportunities for leadership development and networking among
decision makers and stakeholders while contributing to economic
advancement; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary program has an impressive business
member network of more than 1,100 graduate members who currently
reside and work around Texas and the world; through nearly 550
business affiliations, they continue to serve as ambassadors for
Southeast Texas and the entire Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Southeast Texas identifies and studies
issues of significance to area business development, and it
encourages innovative approaches to these issues; moreover, it
promotes professional interaction and communication with state
leaders; and
WHEREAS, In today's globalized society, communities are
increasingly affected by national and international economic
forces; local communities are often on the front lines of change,
and input is especially valuable to establish the foundations for
future progress; however, events and needs are often greater than
one city or county can address alone, and the leadership group
fosters a regional and statewide perspective; such an approach is
particularly vital in Southeast Texas, where natural and energy
resources play major roles in the national and global economies,
and where the impact from Hurricanes Rita, Humberto, and Ike
continues to be felt; and
WHEREAS, The future of the region will be determined by its
young people, and in 2011, the organization launched the Youth
Leadership Southeast Texas program to provide sustainable
development of leadership skills and civic engagement in diverse
student populations; day-long conferences sharpen skills and allow
participants to choose community projects to implement in their
hometowns; today, the youth program counts 400 graduates from 10
counties; and
WHEREAS, Representing 115 businesses, organizations, and
governmental entities, the members of Leadership Southeast Texas
are champions of regional prosperity, and it is indeed fitting to
recognize their substantial contributions to this state; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 3, 2015, as Leadership
Southeast Texas Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation sincere best wishes for a productive and enjoyable time
in Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Leadership Southeast Texas as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.