TITLE: Recognizing the Pantego Youth Leadership Council for its contributions to the North Texas community.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Pantego Youth Leadership Council for its contributions to the North Texas community.

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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Pantego Youth Leadership Council for its contributions to the North Texas community; and WHEREAS, Established for the 2010-2011 school year, this exceptional program works to develop future civic leaders and volunteers; it provides opportunities for middle and high school students to increase their knowledge of public issues and infrastructure and to visit with the leaders who are making decisions that affect their community; and WHEREAS, The program is designed to develop leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills and to encourage a commitment to civic participation, community service, and philanthropy; and WHEREAS, Participants learn about the governmental process and have a chance to apply what they have learned in a mock election; by creating their own town hall, they gain insight into city administration, fiscal accountability, public works, and building inspection; after touring the fire and police departments, they attend a session of the municipal court; and WHEREAS, Working as a council-in-action, these notable young Texans take part in town council and board and commission meetings, and they are encouraged to give back through volunteer opportunities with local nonprofit organizations; and WHEREAS, Through its efforts to build a more informed and involved citizenry, the Pantego Youth Leadership Council is helping to create a brighter and more promising future for the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby honor the Pantego Youth Leadership Council for its work to develop community leaders and extend to all those involved with the group sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the council as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Davis President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 12, 2013.