86R11070 SME-D
By: Sherman, Sr. H.R. No. 325
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Best Southwest Partnership and
Leadership Southwest are visiting the State Capitol on February 20,
2019, to gain further insight about state government; and
WHEREAS, Best Southwest Partnership was established in 1986
by Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster; after a 2016
expansion that added 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, Founded in 1985, 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 86th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 20, 2019, as Best Southwest
Day at the State Capitol and extend to all participants sincere best
wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.