SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 471
WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Mesquite are visiting the
State Capitol on March 31 and April 1, 2015, and the occasion
provides a fitting opportunity to recognize this notable group; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce,
Leadership Mesquite is a program that strives to educate
civic-minded individuals about city, county, and state
government; the course lasts nine months and involves citizens
who represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Mesquite works in cooperation with
such entities as the Mesquite Economic Development Board, Dallas
County Commissioners Court, Mesquite Independent School
District, and Eastfield College to sponsor different programs
every month to help members gain a better understanding of the
community; and
WHEREAS, Each class chooses a special project to benefit
the community, and this year, the group is working with Texas
Mission of Mercy, a mobile dental clinic that travels around the
state to provide free basic dental care, including cleanings,
fillings, and extractions, to uninsured Texans; and
WHEREAS, Through its efforts to promote a spirit of
volunteerism and community pride, Leadership Mesquite is
fostering an informed and engaged citizenry, and the program is
helping to build a brighter and more prosperous future for the
Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 31 and April 1, 2015, as
Leadership Mesquite Days at the State Capitol and extend to all
the participants sincere best wishes for continued success.
Hall
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 31, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate