SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 295 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the people of Grapevine in celebrating March 6, 2019, as Leadership Grapevine Day at the Capitol; and WHEREAS, Leadership Grapevine is an initiative of the City of Grapevine and the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce that offers opportunities for participants to increase their knowledge of important local, regional, and state issues and to meet with the leaders that make policy decisions that affect their communities; and WHEREAS, This outstanding program is designed to inspire a spirit of civic activism; it provides its participants with training in leadership, opportunities for networking, and insight from leaders in the public and private sectors alike; it covers an array of relevant topics, including municipal government, education, economic development, and historic preservation; and WHEREAS, Leadership Grapevine is a vital part of the drive to develop a new generation of civic leaders and to build a more informed and involved citizenry, and it is truly fitting that a day be set aside to celebrate its outstanding role in the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend the members and alumni of Leadership Grapevine for their civic leadership and volunteerism and extend to them and all participants best wishes for a productive Leadership Grapevine Day at the Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this exemplary organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Nelson ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 4, 2019. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate