TITLE: Honoring Leadership Kerr County on the occasion of its visit to the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Honoring Leadership Kerr County on the occasion of its visit to the State Capitol.

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WHEREAS, Leadership Kerr County is graduating its 30th class in 2015, and this milestone provides a welcome opportunity to honor this outstanding program; and WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1985 as a joint initiative between the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce and Schreiner University, Leadership Kerr County has excelled in its efforts to help citizens gain the knowledge and experience they need to better guide the development of their communities; participants complete a nine-month course of study that provides them with valuable information about a range of vital public issues, including economic development, government, social services, and health care; and WHEREAS, The program inspires its students to become active in local affairs and offers them leadership training, networking opportunities, and instruction from influential figures in the public and private sectors; over the past 30 years, more than 500 people have taken part in this worthwhile endeavor, including numerous past and present community leaders; and WHEREAS, The 2015 class of Leadership Kerr County includes David Brannom, Larry Cantu, Rene Curtis, Justin Foster, Mindi Franklin, Bridgit Giedeman, Donna Harris, Waverly Jones, Blake Laird, Jane Lehman, James Maberry, Toni Manchester, Susan Michelson, Stephanie Miller, Anthony Parinello, Timothy Rye, Chad Simpson, Jeri Skrumeda, J. David Samuel, Quincy Smith, and Tracy Soldan; and WHEREAS, By fostering a more informed and involved citizenry, Leadership Kerr County is helping to build a brighter and more promising future for the Lone Star State, and all those associated with the program may take justifiable pride in their achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor Leadership Kerr County and welcome its members to the State Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Leadership Kerr County as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Murr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 698 was adopted by the House on March 5, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House