SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 193
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 friendly and welcoming residents, its historic homes, the
Morton Museum, the beautifully restored courthouse, and the
downtown business district; 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
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 Senate.
Fallon
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 13, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate