86R9211 CJM-D
By: Springer H.R. No. 144
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Gainesville are visiting the
State Capitol on February 13, 2019, and this occasion provides a
fitting opportunity to honor this esteemed organization and the
town it represents; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Gainesville was established in 1989 to
seek out and train well-informed, civic-minded individuals who are
interested in holding voluntary positions of responsibility in the
community; sponsored by the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce,
the group includes members from a variety of backgrounds, as well as
persons of different ages; and
WHEREAS, The current class is composed of 20 distinguished
local residents: Betty Pratt, Brant Myres-Schroeder, Brittenie
Polk, Cassandra Goins, Cory Enderby, Dan Doss, David Glancy, Janice
Hill, Jeffrey Stevens, Jessica Bullock, John Richard Jamieson,
Larina Friend, Marinda Martin, Matilin Rigsby, Matthew Myers,
Mattie Sherwin, Reagan Lynch, Shala Dennis, Morgan Moore, and
Parker Preston; and
WHEREAS, Gainesville has earned a reputation for offering a
high quality of life in a small-town setting; designated as a Medal
of Honor Host City and named Most Patriotic Small Town in America by
USA Today and Rand McNally, the community is known for its historic
homes, the Morton Museum, the beautifully restored courthouse, and
the downtown business district; also recognized for its friendly,
welcoming residents, Gainesville has been dubbed "the Front Porch
to Texas"; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Gainesville is promoting the spirit of
volunteerism and hometown pride that are defining characteristics
of Gainesville, and by fostering an informed and engaged citizenry,
the program is helping to build a brighter and more prosperous
future for the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby welcome members of Leadership Gainesville 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.