H.R. No. 548
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Gainesville are visiting the
State Capitol on February 18, 2015, and this occasion provides a
fitting opportunity to honor this esteemed organization and the
town it represents; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Gainesville was established in 1989 to
seek out and train well-informed, civic-minded individuals who are
interested in holding voluntary positions of responsibility in the
community; sponsored by the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce,
which recently celebrated a milestone when it reached 500 members,
the group includes members from a variety of backgrounds, as well as
persons of different ages; among this year's class are two
outstanding high school students, Bailey Sharp and Nereida Puente;
and
WHEREAS, Gainesville is known for offering a high quality of
life in a small-town setting; designated as a Medal of Honor Host
City and named Most Patriotic Small Town in America by USA Today and
Rand McNally, the community is known for its historic homes, the
Morton Museum, the beautifully restored courthouse, and the
downtown business district; also recognized for its friendly,
welcoming residents, Gainesville has been dubbed "The Front Porch
To Texas"; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Gainesville is promoting the spirit of
volunteerism and hometown pride that are defining characteristics
of Gainesville, and by fostering an informed and engaged citizenry,
the program is helping to build a brighter and more prosperous
future for the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby welcome members of Leadership Gainesville to the
State Capitol and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Springer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 548 was adopted by the House on
February 18, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House