SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 16
	WHEREAS, The Texas Lyceum is celebrating the investiture
	of its 2015 president, Jane Cummins, in Austin on January 22,
	2015; and
	WHEREAS, Observing its 35th anniversary in 2015, the Texas
	Lyceum is dedicated to the Aristotelian pursuit of free and open
	discussion of societal concerns in order to reach a consensus for
	shaping a successful future; the organization's 96 directors
	strive to identify and develop the next generation of top
	leadership, to examine the interrelationships of the major
	issues facing the state, to foster a greater understanding of
	these issues among key decision makers, and to promote
	stewardship of Texas values, traditions, and resources; and
	WHEREAS, The Lyceum draws its directors from across the
	state; active leaders in their communities, they are committed to
	the betterment of Texas through the organization, which conducts
	public forums, publishes the Lyceum Journal, commissions the
	Texas Lyceum Poll, and convenes programs for the directors; the
	diverse backgrounds, opinions, and expertise represented in the
	group contribute significantly to the meaningful exploration of
	constructive responses to the problems of the day; and
	WHEREAS, For more than three decades, the Texas Lyceum has
	worked to advance quality of life in the Lone Star State,
	upholding a rich heritage of civic engagement, and it is indeed
	fitting to recognize the organization as it embarks on the next
	exciting chapter of its history; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby commemorate the investiture of Jane Cummins
	as the 2015 president of the Texas Lyceum and commend the
	organization for its 35 years of service; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the organization as an expression of high regard from the
	Texas Senate.
	Bettencourt
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on January 15, 2015.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate