H.R. No. 698
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Leadership Kerr County is graduating its 30th class
in 2015, and this milestone provides a welcome opportunity to honor
this outstanding program; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1985 as a joint initiative
between the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce and Schreiner
University, Leadership Kerr County has excelled in its efforts to
help citizens gain the knowledge and experience they need to better
guide the development of their communities; participants complete a
nine-month course of study that provides them with valuable
information about a range of vital public issues, including
economic development, government, social services, and health
care; and
WHEREAS, The program inspires its students to become active
in local affairs and offers them leadership training, networking
opportunities, and instruction from influential figures in the
public and private sectors; over the past 30 years, more than 500
people have taken part in this worthwhile endeavor, including
numerous past and present community leaders; and
WHEREAS, The 2015 class of Leadership Kerr County includes
David Brannom, Larry Cantu, Rene Curtis, Justin Foster, Mindi
Franklin, Bridgit Giedeman, Donna Harris, Waverly Jones, Blake
Laird, Jane Lehman, James Maberry, Toni Manchester, Susan
Michelson, Stephanie Miller, Anthony Parinello, Timothy Rye, Chad
Simpson, Jeri Skrumeda, J. David Samuel, Quincy Smith, and Tracy
Soldan; and
WHEREAS, By fostering a more informed and involved citizenry,
Leadership Kerr County is helping to build a brighter and more
promising future for the Lone Star State, and all those associated
with the program may take justifiable pride in their achievements;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Leadership Kerr County and welcome its
members to the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Leadership Kerr County as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Murr
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 698 was adopted by the House on March
5, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House