ENROLLED SENATE
RESOLUTION NO. 52	By:	Holt, Aldridge, Allen, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Boggs, Branan, Brecheen, Brinkley, Brooks, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Crain, Dahm, David, Ellis, Fields, Ford, Garrison, Griffin, Halligan, Ivester, Johnson (Constance), Johnson (Rob), Jolley, Justice, Loveless, Marlatt, Mazzei, McAffrey, Newberry, Paddack, Schulz, Sharp, Shaw, Shortey, Shumate, Simpson, Sparks, Standridge, Stanislawski, Sykes, Treat and Wyrick

A Resolution congratulating the Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce on the organization's 75th anniversary; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, the Northwest Chamber was founded as the Bethany Commercial Club in 1939 with a mission of fostering business and progressive development in the community and has continued to evolve and grow as the Northwest Metro Area has grown; and

WHEREAS, over the last 75 years it has worked to promote and protect the community by maintaining a unique, wholesome, and business friendly identity while promoting cooperation and collaboration in the area; and

WHEREAS, the Northwest Chamber has worked as an advocate for small business, strong schools, limited government, and economic growth, as a voice on policy matters and a source for informing an active citizenry; and

WHEREAS, the Northwest Chamber serves several municipalities in the Northwest quadrant of Oklahoma City, including Bethany, Warr Acres, The Village and Nichols Hills, and supports local control of the schools and active participation by taxpayers; and

Whereas, the Northwest Chamber created Leadership Northwest and Northwest Young Professionals, programs which inform and develop new community leaders, equipping them for community service both now and for generations to come; and

WHEREAS, the Northwest Chamber is a champion for small businesses, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, team development, and community prosperity.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 54TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate, on behalf of all citizens of this state, commends the Northwest Chamber as it marks the organization's 75th anniversary.

THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to Northwest Chamber President/CEO Jill McCartney and Chair Pat Lewis.

Adopted by the Senate the 26th day of March, 2014.

	
	Presiding Officer of the Senate

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
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