85R7177 KSM-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 375
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Best Southwest Partnership and the
Leadership Southwest Classes of 2016 and 2017 are visiting the
State Capitol on February 15, 2017, to gain further insight about
state government; and
WHEREAS, Best Southwest Partnership was established in 1986
by Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster; with a 2016
expansion to add Ferris, Glenn Heights, Hutchins, Midlothian,
Ovilla, Red Oak, Wilmer, and Balch Springs, the organization now
includes 12 cities and 18 partner hospitals, colleges,
universities, banks, utilities, and other businesses that work
together to encourage economic, legislative, and educational
well-being for Southwest Dallas and North Ellis Counties; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Southwest is a nine-month program that
offers networking opportunities and seminars with leaders in the
fields of education, law enforcement, government, health, economic
development, and transportation; participants share a common goal
of working for the public good and encouraging growth in Southwest
Dallas County; and
WHEREAS, Endeavoring to foster a more informed and involved
citizenry and to develop new leaders, the members of Best Southwest
Partnership and Leadership Southwest are helping to build a
brighter future for the Lone Star State, and it is indeed a pleasure
to recognize them on this special day; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 15, 2017, as Best Southwest
Day at the State Capitol and extend to all participants sincere best
wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.