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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, March 23, 2017, marked the 100th anniversary of the |
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Washington County Chamber of Commerce; and |
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WHEREAS, The mission of this exemplary organization is to |
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promote and support a positive economic environment for Washington |
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County while preserving the region's natural resources and |
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exceptional quality of life; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its founding, the Washington County Chamber of |
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Commerce has been a volunteer-led nonprofit association whose |
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members provide a wealth of resources for new and existing |
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businesses; and |
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WHEREAS, The chamber offers its members opportunities to |
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network with other businesses, market their services and products, |
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and remain informed on issues of importance to the business |
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community; it is an outstanding resource for new and expanding |
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companies and for new residents and people thinking of relocating |
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to the area; and |
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WHEREAS, The Convention and Visitors Bureau has done |
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exceptional work marketing the area to tourists by celebrating the |
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rich history and scenic beauty of Washington County; and |
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WHEREAS, The Washington County Chamber of Commerce has had a |
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profound impact on the economic growth and prosperity of the area, |
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and it is truly deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby commend the Washington County Chamber of Commerce on 100 |
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years of exemplary service to the community; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the |
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chamber as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature. |