SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 9 WHEREAS, The Texas DeMolay Association is widely acclaimed and esteemed for its success in developing leadership and in nurturing good citizenship and patriotism in young men; and WHEREAS, The Texas DeMolay Association is sponsoring a legislative seminar to educate its members about the process of democratic government, both in theory and in practice; and WHEREAS, This valuable and comprehensive educational program will attract participants from throughout the state to acquaint DeMolay members with legislative procedures; and WHEREAS, With the able leadership of State Master Councilor Christopher James Little, the DeMolay legislative seminar is to be held in Austin on February 11 and 12, 2017; and WHEREAS, The Texas Senate heartily endorses the goals and ideals of the Texas DeMolay Association legislative seminar; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, in accordance with Senate rules of procedure and policies of the Senate Administration Committee, hereby grant the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the Senate Chamber in the State Capitol on February 11 and 12, 2017, for its legislative seminar, unless the Texas Senate is in session on those dates. Whitmire ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 18, 2017. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate