85R11612 CJM-D By: Springer H.R. No. 442 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Montague County are visiting the State Capitol on February 16, 2017, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to recognize these outstanding individuals for their commitment to the community; and WHEREAS, Established in 2011, Leadership Montague County is a nonprofit organization that seeks to develop citizens' leadership skills through a variety of interactive learning initiatives; and WHEREAS, The program seeks out and trains well-informed, civic-minded individuals who are interested in serving and improving their community; drawing participants from throughout the county, the group includes members from a variety of backgrounds, as well as persons of different ages, and it places a special emphasis on the issue of sustainability in a rural environment; and WHEREAS, The current biennial class consists of Jay Richard, Dick Crist, Karen Davis, Robert E. Herndon III, Lynda Medley, Suzanne Storey, Shane Morman, Kasie Ulbig, Angela Uselton, Larry Veale, Beth (Benetta) Hiatt, Diane Thomlinson, Yesika Rodriguez, Nell Ann McBroom, Jessica Hinojosa, Melinda Branchini, and Gwen Thomas; and WHEREAS, Leadership Montague County is working for the current and future benefit of area residents, and in so doing, it is helping to build a stronger state and nation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby honor the members of Leadership Montague County on the occasion of their visit 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.