SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 441
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the members and alumni of Leadership Grapevine on the
occasion of their March 29, 2017, visit to the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The members of this exemplary group contribute
greatly to the betterment of their community through their
outstanding civic engagement; Leadership Grapevine is a
nine-month program sponsored by the City of Grapevine and the
local chamber of commerce; the program offers opportunities for
participants to increase their knowledge of important local,
regional, and state issues and to meet with leaders who are
making policy decisions that affect their communities; and
WHEREAS, Designed to inspire a spirit of activism, the
program provides its diverse membership with training in
leadership, opportunities for networking, and insight from
knowledgeable people in both the public and private sectors;
topics covered include municipal government, the school
district, economic development, and historical preservation; and
WHEREAS, Through its efforts to develop a new generation of
leaders and to build a more informed and involved citizenry,
Leadership Grapevine is playing an important role in creating a
brighter and more promising future for our state; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the members and alumni of Leadership
Grapevine for their civic leadership and volunteerism and extend
to them best wishes for a memorable visit to the Capitol; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
all associated with Leadership Grapevine as an expression of
esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 16, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate