H.R. No. 113 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Corpus Christi Class 53 are visiting the State Capitol on January 29, 2025, providing a fitting opportunity to recognize the dedicated men and women of this exemplary organization; and WHEREAS, One of the oldest programs of its kind in the nation, Leadership Corpus Christi traces its origins to 1972, when the program was established in response to a local need for visionary and service-oriented leaders; since its inception, the program has worked to foster the development of dedicated individuals committed to ethical stewardship and active community engagement; and WHEREAS, Leadership Corpus Christi encourages its participants to apply their skills in service to their fellow citizens through various volunteer and civic activities; the program also provides opportunities for interactions with local, state, and national officials to help participants enhance their understanding of governmental operations and broaden their perspectives on the economic and social challenges facing their community; and WHEREAS, Leadership Corpus Christi Class 53 benefits from the able guidance of chair Thomas Cronnon and steering committee members Edward James Goodroe, Callie Walker, Javier Juarez, Jason Houlihan, Sammie Ramon, Tim Acosta, Marie Franco, Brian Pfeiffer, Sam Longoria, Baylea Cramer, and Joe Esquivel; and WHEREAS, Representing a diverse cross section of the local community, this year's Leadership Corpus Christi class includes 29 individuals: Crystal Aguilar, Liann Alfaro, Michelle Alvarez, Zachary Anderson, Lander Baiamonte, Clayton Boerjan, Brenda Christmas, Mason Davidson, Brianna Davis, Amanda De Leon, Alan De La Rosa, Avery Durrill-Reny, Katie Galan, Ross Garcia, Bryana Garza, Ernesto Herrera, Kendra Hickman, Connie Lein, Sulakshana Modak, Alyssa Monette, Dino Mulic, Shalini Narang, Cecilia Orozco, John Prezas, Bobby Rodriguez, Stephen Skrobarczyk, Ashley Smith, Michael Stineman, and Imelda Trevino; and WHEREAS, Leadership Corpus Christi has made a lasting, positive impact on its members as well as the wider community, and all those associated with the program are indeed deserving of special recognition for their outstanding contributions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize January 29, 2025, as Leadership Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol and extend to the delegation sincere best wishes for a memorable and productive visit to Austin; 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. Hunter ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 113 was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House