TITLE: Recognizing February 22, 2011, as Leadership Fort Bend Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 22, 2011, as Leadership Fort Bend Day at the State Capitol.

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WHEREAS, Members of Leadership Fort Bend are visiting the State Capitol on February 22, 2011, to gain further insight into the workings of state government; and WHEREAS, The Leadership Fort Bend program was organized by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce to encourage community stewardship and volunteerism; the program involves individuals from the areas of business, labor, religion, and government, including members from civic and nonprofit associations and minority groups, to represent a wide spectrum of the area's population; and WHEREAS, Beginning in September and ending in May, meetings feature training in communications and career management skills; facilitators emphasize the importance of teamwork and collaboration and focus on the opportunities and challenges facing the Fort Bend area; and WHEREAS, This year's forum is being conducted by Keri Curtis Schmidt, Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, as well as Leadership Fort Bend chair Christopher Breaux and vice chairs Ray Aguilar and Trey Reichert; and WHEREAS, Through its efforts to foster a more informed and engaged citizenry, Leadership Fort Bend is helping to build a bright and promising future for this fast-growing area of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 22, 2011, as Leadership Fort Bend Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable visit to Austin; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Leadership Fort Bend as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Reynolds Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 534 was adopted by the House on February 22, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House