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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Leadership Southwest Class of 2015 |
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are visiting the State Capitol on March 18, 2015, to gain further |
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insight about state government; and |
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WHEREAS, An initiative of the communities of southwest Dallas |
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County, Leadership Southwest had 23 participants in its inaugural |
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class of 1985, and over the ensuing 30 years it has graduated more |
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than 1,000 civic-minded individuals; the organization is a |
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cooperative effort sponsored by the Cedar Hill, DeSoto, |
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Duncanville, Lancaster, and Oak Cliff Chambers of Commerce that |
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works to develop tomorrow's leaders and inspire the spirit of |
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activism for the public good; and |
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WHEREAS, The nine-month program involves discussions with |
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area leaders on critical issues facing the community and seminars |
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on topics such as education, law enforcement, the arts, government, |
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economic growth, health, and transportation; many participants go |
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on to serve their fellow Texans on the boards of schools, hospitals, |
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and other institutions or through elected offices; and |
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WHEREAS, One highlight of the program is a legislative day |
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that is held in collaboration with the Best Southwest Partnership, |
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an organization representing 12 cities and many area chambers of |
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commerce, school districts, and businesses that work together to |
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encourage regional prosperity; and |
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WHEREAS, Endeavoring to foster a more informed and involved |
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citizenry and to develop new leaders, Leadership Southwest is |
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helping build a brighter future for the Lone Star State; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 18, 2015, as Leadership |
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Southwest Day at the State Capitol and extend to all participants |
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sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in |
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Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Leadership Southwest as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Davis of Dallas |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 732 was adopted by the House on March |
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12, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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